Why do we need Exercise??? Let’s talk about exercise. I know—blah, blah, blah. But luckily for you, I’m not one of those trainers who is completely obsessed with it. For many trainers, exercise is everything; the more, the better, or so they believe. This mindset often leaves people who don’t share that enthusiasm feeling guilty or overwhelmed. My philosophy is different. I focus on finding the least amount of work necessary to help you reach your goals, so you have more time to actually live your life.
Exercise, at its core, is a planned routine to enhance health and fitness. But think back a hundred years—people didn’t set aside “exercise time”; they were just naturally active through daily tasks like hunting, gathering, and building. Today, those roles have largely shifted. Work has become increasingly sedentary: mental tasks, computer work, phone calls, and even personal training have shifted from physical activity to sitting down.
Let’s face it: the world has changed drastically, especially since COVID-19. It’s transformed our daily landscape faster than any event in recent history. Suddenly, we’re cut off from family visits, encouraged to use ATMs instead of bank tellers, shopping without cashiers, holding work meetings remotely, and seeing company buildings sit empty. Even teachers are being replaced by AI. Social interactions have dwindled, and it’s easier than ever to stay home all day. For some, an idle mind leads to an overactive appetite (or as I like to call it, the fridge calling your name).
While this all might sound negative, there’s a silver lining. Once we adapt, we can embrace newfound freedoms: leaving work early on Fridays, traveling without losing pay, and having AI handle repetitive tasks. To thrive in this changing world, we need to adapt. One key adaptation is exercise. Since our work doesn’t require as much movement as it used to, we must make up for it through intentional activity. Exercise is the most efficient and effective way to counterbalance our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. And it requires intensity—going for a walk is great, but it won’t be enough to make up for hours of sitting. Use walks as an add-on, especially if you can pair them with an audiobook, podcast, or some company.
Think of the past again: imagine farming. Squatting to pick produce, loading baskets, shifting positions—all repeated hundreds of times a day. To mimic that kind of physical demand, we now lift weights, do cardio, and stretch to compensate for the loss of movement in our daily lives. If you’re not exercising, you’re ensuring a decline in your health. For those over 25, each day without movement contributes to getting weaker, which translates to being less capable of handling what life throws at you. But when you exercise, you open up endless possibilities, improving your quality of life.
Without it, you’re left watching others live fully, whether it’s traveling, biking, running, or pursuing adventures some might call crazy. Exercise shifts the question from “Can I do this?” to “Do I want to do this?” Just having the confidence to choose boosts your quality of life. In simple terms: exercise is a supplement for what our work used to provide naturally. It’s not everything, but it’s a powerful tool to unlock life’s opportunities and help you discover your limitless potential!