Absolutely Valid Reasons Not To Exercise Today

If you are serious with your health and fitness, there are some instances when your workout routines need to be put on hold.  Yes, you have valid excuses for not exercising!  Although that sounds counter-productive when you want to lose weight or get fit. But your wellbeing comes first.  Plus, it won’t do you any good to follow your workout plan if you can get injured or plunge deeper into sickness.

When you are recovering from an injury

It would be wise if you postpone your workout plans if you have an injury.  Having an injury to your muscle or bones that you will use in your workout routines should be allowed to rest and recuperate.  If not, you can face more injuries and kiss your dream to lose weight fast goodbye.  It is important to consult a physician o your personal fitness trainer whether you can continue exercising or modify your routine.  But it would be a safer choice to avoid straining yourself at this time.

When you are taking certain medications

Medications affect our performance.  And when the medicines you are taking can affect your muscular control, concentration or even consciousness, you might want to postpone your exercise routine for the day.  A friend of mine took medications that made him drowsy before he workout out.  To make the long story short, he got stitches and lived to tell the tale of how he got too close for comfort with his dumbbells.

When you are prescribed medication it would be prudent to ask your doctor how it can affect your performance in the gym.  This way you can continue your workout without any risks.

When you have certain medical conditions

When your goal is overall health and fitness it is important that you know your body well.  This will give you a better idea of what workout routines are best for you.  However, when you find out that you have certain medical conditions that can affect your performance in the gym, it is best to skip the gym and consult a personal fitness trainer or a physician in order to design the best exercise routines for you.    Another friend of mine had a heart problem but is still able to exercise regularly after she consulted with professionals.  Her decision to skip the gym and get professional advise probably saved her life from straining herself too much.

When you are sick

When you are sick, your body needs to rest to ward of the infections in the body.  Putting additional physical strain can make you feel worse and even prolong your sickness.  Moreover, going to the gym sick can put other people at risk of infection.  So stay home and rest instead of spreading your germs with other people.  And, resist the urge to do strenuous workout at home.

Whether your goal is to lose weight fast or just improve your well-being, there are instances when taking a break from your workout routines is wise.  Furthermore, health and fitness includes making the right decisions in order to get the best results for your body.

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