Being in the fitness field, we hear excuse after excuse as to
why people skip exercising. It’s not that we aren’t interested
in your life and stressors, but we do not want you to feel
obligated to explain yourself. Life happens, as any
understanding person should know, and sometimes we just can’t do
it all. But don’t think you’re off the hook from exercising. The
reasoning behind your skipping out is important. I always tell
the apologetic exercisers that it’s okay to miss a day, as long
as they weren’t sitting on the couch eating ice cream right out
of the container or sulking in bed. However, if you were doing
something along the lines of getting together with friends,
cheering on your child at a ball game, volunteering in the
community, or organizing and cleaning your home, missing a
workout is not the end of the world. There is much more to
wellness than exercise and diet, and it is important to keep a
balance between all of the components to ensure optimal health.
Seven defined dimensions of wellness are