The number one excuse I hear friends, family, and acquaintances use with respect to not working out involves lack of time. (Or that exercising is too hard, which…it’s supposed to be. If it were easier, more people would do it without any resistance.) I’ve gotten to the point now where I don’t even bother hiding my eye roll in response to the whole “I don’t have time” reasoning—mainly because I firmly believe you have time for whatever is important to you. If you “don’t have time,” it’s not generally because you straight up don’t have the time in your schedule; it’s because the thing in question is not important to you, and you’re not interested in prioritizing your schedule to make time for it. Which, let me be clear, is okay! There are plenty of seasons in life where certain things take a back seat, or you change as a person and what used to be important to you isn’t anymore, or you’re dealing with a bigger issue and don’t have the mental or emotional or physical capacity to take on one more thing.
Exercise boosts endorphins, protects your heart, strengthens your bones and muscles, lowers stress, and makes you feel like a better version of yourself. It’s worth doing and it’s good for you, so if you want to exercise and you are healthy and able-bodied, then you likely have time. Some of the busiest people I know find a way to work out regularly for their health, and they’re willing to sacrifice something to make it happen. For them, exercise is a nonnegotiable because of how it makes them feel. In this challenge I’ll explain why short walks are the gateway to a regular routine, and how a little exploration can help you figure out your soulmate workout.