Finding the motivation to exercise regularly can be a struggle for many people. Going to the gym, pounding the pavement, may not be your idea of fun. However being physically active encompasses so much more than structured exercise. Physical activity has so many benefits for both physical and mental health.

Everyday activities not requiring any specific clothing, accessories or equipment include walking (with and without a dog), housework and carrying your grocery shopping. It could be a hobby or interest such as dancing, bushwalking, gardening and even sex. It’s essential to find a form of physical activity you genuinely enjoy.

Hypnotherapy can help you overcome the conscious and subconscious barriers to leading an active lifestyle and ignite your passion for physical activity.

As your hypnotherapist, your personalised hypnotherapy program will help reframe your attitudes and subconscious barriers to being more physically active.

The lack of exercise and physical activity motivation varies from person to person. Some common barriers include:

• Lack of enjoyment
• Perceived difficulty e.g too challenging, intimidating
• Fear of discomfort
• Lack of time
• Feeling too tired
• Demotivation from lack of immediate or significant results
• Lack of social support
• Mental barriers such as depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem
• Boredom
• Inconvenience e.g too far, bad weather
• Injury or chronic pain (refer to Pain Management section) 
• Lack of knowledge: Some individuals may not know how to exercise properly or may be unsure about which types of exercise are best for their goals
• Financial costs e.g gym memberships, fitness equipment
• Procrastination