The best sports excuses of all time and how to motivate yourself anyway

There are many excuses for sports. We have the 11 most common excuses and the best arguments with which you can not avoid a workout.

Yes, sometimes you're frantically searching for good sports excuses. But that's a thing of the past now. We have the best arguments with which you can no longer avoid your workout. We refute the most common alibis. Goodbye sports excuses :)

A genuine lack of time is rarely to blame. Most of the time, it's the inner pig. Sounds tough, but most people are too lazy to do sports. Instead of getting dressed and getting ready, they try to find an excuse. Instead of looking for an excuse, you could already start your sports program.

The 11 best sports excuses and our arguments

1. I always have to work so long

   Yes, overtime and long working hours are really exhausting - everyone knows that all too well. But there's time for a 15-minute workout even on the most stressful day. Even a short workout is a great anti-stress program. And not just for the body. With sports you can also clear your head.
   Here you can learn "Why sport helps against stress".
   Our tip: Get up 15 minutes earlier and do the workout right away in the morning.

2. Wow, I have a hangover today

   Someone must have had too much to drink the night before? Yes, a hangover is one of the best excuses for doing sports. But here's the thing: pick yourself up and do a round of light exercise in the fresh air. Sport helps to chase away the hangover.
   
   If headaches, dizziness and nausea are within limits, a short run or a round of walking is perfect. This gets the body going and helps detoxify it. During the workout, your body draws on the alcohol reserves from the previous evening and breaks them down more quickly. The less alcohol you have in your blood, the better you feel.
   Our Tip: Drink plenty of water. A little squeeze of lemon will provide you with minerals and make you fit. Better yet, stay away from alcohol :)

3. I have vacation

   Finally time for sports! Your sports shoes fit into any vacation program. After all, there's a running track everywhere. If you're traveling, you can also work out with your own body weight. You can do it in any hotel room.
   
   But most hotels have their own fitness room anyway - explore it. You have to see the workout as part of your vacation: If you're outdoors a lot, you can get to know the landscape.

4. It is so cold outside

   So what? Exercise generates heat - so get out into the fresh air! As long as the temperatures are not below -10 Grand, outdoor sports are no problem. After the first faster running steps you will start sweating anyway. So cold is not one of the excuses for sports. And if it's really too cold or rainy: Go to the living room gym. :)

5. Today I can not, unfortunately I have visitors

   It doesn't always have to be the living room and coffee. How about a big walk together, a round of running or in winter with a round of ice skating?

   

   Sport is much more fun in pairs than alone. So visit is a bad excuse :)

6. I think I am going to be sick

   Tiredness? Feeling unwell? Exercise can fix that quickly and relieve your symptoms. Even mild colds can get better with a round of walking or light jogging. The better circulation and higher temperature allow viruses to die. But the rule is: listen to your body.

7. My friend also does not do sports

   So what? Just because your partner doesn't want to, doesn't mean you have to follow his lead. There are also many sports where you don't need a partner. The lemming effect is out of place!
   Our Tip: Just grab a girlfriend!

8. I have no equipment

   If that's not a bad excuse. You usually like to go shopping, too. Buy yourself some nice sports clothes! They are worth their weight in gold and increase your motivation. The fact that the clothes are too expensive is also a bad excuse. Because good sportswear lasts a long time. I have had a shirt for over 5 years. Your starter set should include: Shoes, shorts, sports bra, shirt, long pants.

9. I can not

   Not everyone likes every sport. Fortunately, there is a lot of choice. Try different sports. There is something suitable for everyone. Some are more gym types, others prefer to be out in the fresh air. By the way, Wikipedia lists over 500 different sports - there's bound to be something for you!
   Click here to go to the post "Which sport suits me?"

10. My dog/my child cannot stay alone

    Then just take them with you. :) If your child is still very small, sports in which he sits in the stroller are suitable. You can push the stroller while jogging or inline skating.
    If they are a little bigger you can play badminton in the park. They play in the sandbox? Then don't just sit on the bench and watch, do exercises with the park bench. A fast and far walk with dog will keep you fit.

11. My fitness tracker does not work

    It doesn't matter! After all, you're not training for the tracker, but for yourself. Just look at your watch when you leave the house and when you come back, see how long you've been out. If it's really that important to you, you can do the same workout again another time and add the data.

So, what other excuses do you use? Give it to us - we refute them all :)

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