“I don't have time to exercise.”
It is perhaps the most commonly heard reason why people do not exercise the way they would actually like to.
Work, family, social obligations, travel, a packed schedule, and being constantly available. It is precisely those who bear a lot of responsibility who often experience the greatest lack of time.
Yet there is a striking paradox there.
The summer holidays are behind us again. Perhaps you enjoyed cozy dinners, barbecues, a good glass of wine, and a little less structure in your exercise and diet. That is all part of it. After all, holidays are meant for enjoying yourself and relaxing.
We all know that exercise is healthy. But how much exercise is actually enough? And do you always have to give it your all in every workout?
The Dutch physical activity guidelines provide a good starting point for this. For adults, the advice is to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, perform muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises at least twice a week, and limit prolonged sitting as much as possible.
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