If there’s one thing that personal trainer Louben Repke will not accept, it’s excuses. With clients who have faced enormous obstacles, Repke knows that you can’t have results if you’re filled with excuses. Here are some of the top excuses for skipping exercise, eating unhealthy foods, and not committing to your fitness, paired with a dose of reality.

Excuse #1

I’m tired.

Welcome to adulthood. Everyone is tired. We all have responsibilities and some days are busier and more exhausting than others.

Dose of Reality

Proper nutrition fuels your body and regular exercise increases your energy levels. While it may feel difficult to get out of bed some mornings, skipping one session leads to skipping another and the energy benefits from exercise start slipping away. Anyone who has ever engaged in an exercise routine will tell you that more often than not, a few minutes into a workout, you begin to feel energized. This rejuvenated feeling typically lasts all day long. If you want to reach your goals, you must abandon the notion that you’re too tired to get fit.

Excuse #2

Exercise is boring.

If you think that exercise is boring, then you’re doing the wrong exercise.

Dose of Reality

There are so many options for fitness that there is absolutely something that will work for you. If you prefer to be alone with your thoughts, you can choose a solo routine like walking, running, or finding videos on youtube. As you can see from this video, the trainers at Repke Fitness are not about to make you suffer through a boring routine. They are experts who pride themselves in their creativity to come up with exciting, unique and interesting workouts – EVERY session.
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Excuse #3

I don’t have time.

Yes, you do.

Dose of Reality

As a working mom of a preschooler, I have often let this excuse take over. I don’t have time to sit around and binge watch awesome shows on Netflix, but I do try to squeeze in moments of fitness throughout my day. When I take my daughter to the playground, I have a choice of sitting on a bench and scrolling on my phone, or joining in on the fun, attempting pull ups on the monkey bars, or pumping my legs in a swinging challenge with the kids. Finally, when I make an effort to wake up an hour before my child is awake, I can do a yoga routine or spend some time listening to a podcast while running on the treadmill. There is time.

If you do have time for television, don’t collapse on the sofa. Work on your glutes with a few sets of squats while you catch up on your favorite show. You can even do some low-impact moves while reading, studying, and working.

Excuse #4

I don’t know what I’m doing.

Gyms can be intimidating when super fit people seem to effortlessly prance from machine to machine, but you’re not even sure how to get on some of them. You might feel embarrassed because you aren’t where you want to be physically, or maybe you don’t want people to see you struggle.

Dose of Reality

Your personal trainer at Repke Fitness is here for you. If you are lucky enough to live in close proximity to Repke Fitness. Then you should definitely visit the best personal training studio in the Severna Park & Millersville area. There, you’ll have access to empowering, motivating trainers who will show you what to do. Louben Repke will use his nursing expertise and knowledge to make sure that you are using proper form and reducing risk for injury. As one of Louben’s previous co-work, Dr. Tamika Batten, DPT from Cypress Creek Physical Therapy states, “I was extremely impressed with his [Louben’s] level of knowledge of the musculoskeletal system and his ability to implement, modify, and adapt an individualized and effective exercise program.”

The trainers at Repke Fitness will give you the motivation, empowerment, and knowledge to reach your fitness goals. Call today and get started on changing your body and health for the better.

If you are not already a client then give Repke Fitness, voted the best personal training studio and health club in the Severna Park & Millersville area, call TODAY! 410-656-2121, your first session is 100% free. We’re also a great location for clients looking for personal training in Severn.  

What are some of your excuses for skipping out on exercise or eating unhealthy meals? Tell us in comments and we’ll respond with another dose of reality.