How all the excuses we use not to exercise can be overcome

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The clear message is ‘stay active’.” And Alastair Crew, head trainer at David Lloyd Clubs, adds: “We all make excuses not to exercise. How to beat it If simply knowing that exercising will release endorphins that make you feel good doesn’t do the trick, then look at the times you’re exercising and see if you can change them to a time when you’re less tired – can you get up earlier and fit in a short home exercise routine before work, or perhaps go for a run in your lunch hour? If you feel you can’t exercise because you’re always looking after your young kids, then kill two birds with one stone by exercising with them – run when you’re pushing the buggy round the park, or get toddlers to do a home workout with you. Crew says: “Don’t feel you have to head to the gym to exercise – find something you can complete at home.