It counts, every minute of it.

If you're currently embedded in the habit of routinely exercising, this post may serve as a mark of validation for your efforts. On the contrary, if you're not, and also unhappy with your current state of fitness, this post serves as a signal to remind you of the importance that exercise imposes on human physical, and psychological health markers. Dismissive reasoning, and solutions: The most common excuse overheard is the limited amount of time, or energy one may have. Directed toward anyone making this claim, the reality is that there is time in your day; it's a matter of "carving" it out. No, I don't know you personally, however, if I were to shadow you for one day, what are the chances we would find 30-45 minutes of time that could be allocated to exercise? There's no merit in lying to yourself; transparency through honesty is the first step in improving any area of ones life. The energy you're lacking? It's important that you ensure you're not suffering from poor sleep hygiene due to poor habits such as late night social media scrolling, or similar habits that are inhibiting you from ample rest. Otherwise, if you're "just tired" from your daily routine, then chances are exercise will give you the boost you need; give it a shot, go walk up a hill, do some jumping jacks, throw a frisbee around, ride a bike, or join a local fitness class. Reality check We all have a reason (or hundreds) as to why we can't squeeze exercise into our day, and it could range from "I don't have a baby sitter today", to "My car is in the shop", to "I don't have a gym", to "I was injured years ago, and am hesitant", or my personal favorite "No, you don't understand, I literally can't get to a gym, and I can't workout at my house." The creation of aversive reasoning will have a vast range, equally as much as our lifestyles and past experiences; we all have our own story to tell. However, despite any of this, there is one principle that stands strong, tall, and unbothered throughout the storm of excuses, and that is this: "Your personal will, and ability to work past your own weaknesses, excuses, and shortfalls is the sole factor standing between what you want, and what you can have." You read that here first; be stronger than your excuses, and take ownership. So go on, be creative, and make time for your exercise; remember, every minute counts.