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Identifying Roadblocks and Overcoming Barriers

According to the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI), the top three barriers to regular physical activity are:

• Lack of Time
• Lack of Energy
• Lack of Motivation

Do any of these sound familiar? If so, read on for ways to overcome them.

Lack of Time

• Prioritize physical activity! Move it UP the list of things to do.
• Schedule physical activity into your life like you would an appointment or meeting.
• Identify "time wasters" that are taking time away from doing something that is important to you and your health.
• Start with an activity that is manageable - can you find 10 minutes?

Lack of Energy

• Identify your high energy and low energy periods in the day and try to schedule physical activity during your high energy period.

Lack of Motivation

• Rely on your dog, or friends and family walking partners to help keep you committed.
• Track your walking progress to see how well you are doing.
• Track your short and long term goals and reward yourself when you meet a goal.

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