I have to pick up my kids.
I had to stay late at work.
I have to cook dinner for my family.
I’m too tired.
I’m intimidated by the gym.
It’s too cold outside.

Most of us already know that we should take the time to exercise, but something always seems to get in the way. Let’s face it. We all have plenty of excuses not to exercise. Some of them even seem pretty legitimate. When we share our excuses with others, they sympathize. I know how you feel, they say.