Then you wouldn't have to admit to friends, loved ones, and co-workers that you simply hate to exercise. Saying your throat swells up or you break out in hives might be easier than enduring the disapproving looks that you fear might come with confessing the truth!
Rethink your definition of exercise. Think of it as movement, any movement—not necessarily something that you have to do in a gym or at a track. Gardening is exercise; so are walking the dog, playing tag with your kids, strolling through the woods picking blackberries. If you've been unsuccessful at sticking with a traditional program before, simply focusing on moving more in these ways may not only help you burn calories now but also prepare you mentally and physically for other activities in the future.
