Fitness Tips for Motivation

Workout Motivation: No More Excuses!

Squeezing a workout into your hectic schedule is easier said than done. Make time for fitness and remember these tips when your motivation starts to waver
By Kristen Dold womenshealth
 

Excuse: But ... I have allergies!

Spring’s leftover tree pollens mix with summer’s grass pollens, making July an especially rough time for allergy sufferers. Check your local pollen and allergen counts on pollen.aaaai.org/nab, avoid morning outdoor workouts (counts peak between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.), and stay in the gym on windy days (strong breezes stir up pollen), says Sakina Bajowala, M.D., an allergist and immunologist in North Aurora, Illinois. And keep your water bottle at room temperature—icy drinks can tighten your throat muscles, exacerbating allergy symptoms, says Bajowala.

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