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Exercise Myth Buster
It can be easy to see barriers to getting active. There are a lot of misconceptions out there, so let us bust some of those myths for you.
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I’m too old
You’re never too old. Exercise brings a range of physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. In fact, many health problems can be due to inactivity rather than age.
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It’s too expensive
You don’t have to join a gym to get active. There are many home and community options. Have a look through the rest of this site for loads of suggestions on getting active, many of which cost nothing.
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It’s no fun
It can be. Exercise takes many forms. You might not like the gym but enjoy gardening, dancing, walking, tennis, bowls or Tai Chi. Try out a few things, and see what you like.
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I don’t have time
Anything is better than nothing, even if you can only fit in ten minutes of being active a day. Some jobs around the house even count as exercise, including dusting and gardening.
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I’m too unfit
Being active is the only way to get and stay fit. Don’t throw yourself in the deep end - start slowly and safely. Keep at it, and you’ll feel younger, fitter and have more energy.
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It’s too dangerous
The benefits from physical activity in older adults outweigh the risks, whereas a low level of activity is a leading cause of disease and disability and increases the risk of falls.
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I’ll get too muscular
Many worry that if they start lifting weights, they will look like Arnold Schwarzenegger. Don’t worry, this won’t happen.