5 Valid Reasons To Skip The Gym Today, Or Any Day For That Matter
byOlivia Youngs
Whether you’re a gym junkie, a WAHM (Workout At Home Mom), or a fitness newbie trying to stick to your New Year’s resolution, there are some days where you just don’t want to work out. It’s understandable — you lead a busy life and using what little energy you have to run on a treadmill isn’t always ideal. In these cases, you may bargain with yourself to get your but to gym or pass for the day. If you fall under the latter category, you’re in luck. Because there are actually some reasons to skip the gym.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not condoning a couch potato life in lieu of StairMaster sessions. I believe it's important to maintain an active lifestyle, as there are plenty of benefits to working out — both physical and psychological. Heck, even doing sit-ups during a Netflix binge is better than nothing. But sometimes, in order to put your physical and mental well being first, the gym is the last place you should go. If these five valid ailments are at play during the day, then you have every reason to say goodbye to the gym for the day and hello to a little extra R&R.