Universally, the number one reason people give for not exercising is “I don’t have time”. 

But we know, deep down, this is only half true. Sure, if we all had unlimited time, many more of us would work out, but even with our compressed schedules, we find time to squeeze in other things that are important to us.

The fact is, we just need a compelling enough reason to get started. If you find the right reason, it will take you past the point where you want to quit, to the point where working out is a habit, even part of your identity.

For the affluent, hiring a personal trainer is a great way to create that reason. It’s expensive, but having someone waiting for you, on your dime, is in instant reason to be at the gym.

For the rest of us, we need to look a little harder for the reason. We love Podfitness, but we still have to have a reason to want to show up. Several of us have started boxing. It’s an unconventional, fun, and exhilarating (and sometimes exhausting) way to get fit, and it helps build a skill that requires you to up your fitness level to get better.

For some of us, it might be a pair of jeans we want to fit into. For others, it could be getting ready for wedding photos. And for a lot of us, there are health problems we know we’re in danger of that only exercise can prevent.

Whatever it is, start paying attention to your feelings to find something in your life that would get an upgrade if you start exercising now. The rest will fall into place once you find your foothold.