The Path To Fitness:
Break Down Barriers
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Identify Your Barriers and Find Solutions

Step 4:
An important step in incorporating physical activity into your life is to first identify the barriers that are keeping you from being physically active. A barrier is something that separates you from what you want to do. In other words, a barrier is an obstacle.

Without knowing where the problem lies in your current situation, it will be difficult to move forward and easier to fall back into your old routine. Once you identify your barriers, you can then come up with solutions to help you move towards your goal of being more physically active. These solutions will help you to make small, realistic changes that fit into your busy lifestyle. Use the tools below to help you identify your barriers and find suggested solutions. Record them on your worksheet. 

Here is a helpful quiz that will assist you in identifying your barriers.  When you're done explore solutions or be creative and develop your own solutions.  

     

Ten Common Barriers
Click on the barriers for descriptions and suggested solutions. 

1. Lack of time
2. Too tired after work/Lack of energy
3. Fear of injury
4. Lack of motivation
5. Lack of resources
6. Not having the right clothes
7. Weather conditions
8. Self-conscious/Lack of skill
9. Having special needs
10. Frequently traveling 

    

Barrier and Solution Exploration
Get connected to links where you can explore more barriers/solutions to incorporating physical activity into your life. View also information, tips, advice on creative ways to engage in physical activity, and how to stay motivated.
 


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