We’re beginning our study of young and middle adulthood in Human Growth and Development, and yesterday the “E” word (exercise) was mentioned several times. No matter what the study, who conducted it, who the participants were, or where it took place, research validates the importance of exercise in successful aging…and in overall health.
Yesterday we talked about the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of humans and agreed that exercise could benefit a person in all four domains. And it doesn’t have to be triathlon training to be beneficial. Just thirty minutes of moderate exercise four times a week can aid in weight control, increase confidence, decrease anxiety and depression, improve cardiovascular fitness, clarify problems, and so forth.
Is there anybody out there who can think of disadvantages to exercise? If so, let’s hear them. If not, then please share reasons why you think more people are not jumping on the exercise bandwagon.
Shrink Rappers
Sigmund Freud
Founder of Psychoanalysis-"Anatomy is destiny."
John B. Watson
Behaviorist-"Give me a dozen healthy infants...."
B.F. Skinner
Founder of Operant Conditioning-"Society attacks early, when the individual is helpless."
Abraham Maslow
Humanistic Psychologist-"What a man can be, he must be."
Jean Piaget
Cognitive Psychologist-"Scientific knowledge is in perpetual evolution."
5 comments:
I know that there are not any disadvantages of exercising not unless you over do it. Normal exercise is good for you. I think people are not exercising because either they are lazy or worried about what other people will say or think of about them, or say they just don't have time.
My excuse is I'm too lazy and don't want to take the time or make time to exercise.I'm over weight and need to do something about it soon, before it's too late!
I agree with James, there are no disadvantages to exercise. People who do not exercise all have the same excuses they are to busy, lazy, or think that they need a membership to a fancy gym to do so and use the excuse that they cannot afford it. I on the other hand just make excuse after excuse for not exercising. I think it is mainly the negative self talk that keeps me from exercising. You know that I lost 100 pounds in 2001 and now that I lost my job I can't get over the fact that I gained all this weight over again. I am living in the past I guess. My husband says that I just don’t want it bad enough and that I have to want it to succeed…
James, here's a quote for you: "If not now, then when?" By the way, I appreciate your honesty!
Your husband is right in that desire (to do anything) is important in success. Take something like succeeding in school. Lots of people say they'd like a college education, but how many of them make the sacrifices to get one? Others want to lose weight or quit smoking or whatever, but until they REALLY have the desire, it's hard to get motivated. Sometimes taking "baby steps" is helpful. When we look at a goal (losing 100 pounds is big goal) that's big and overwhelming, we feel daunted before we even get started. If, on the other hand, we think of doing things in smaller increments, we'll be more successful.
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