Too Tired to Work Out? Do It Anyway ...
- She Said Club
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
We get it.
You've had a long day, maybe chasing kids, juggling meetings, or holding everyone else’s emotions together like the glue you always are. The last thing you want to do is put on a sports bra and go for a walk, a stretch, or heaven forbid a workout.
And yet… we all know it. We always feel better after we move.
This isn’t another guilt-trip post.
This is a gentle nudge from us your She Said Club crew, reminding you that exercise doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing, sweaty and savage, or even structured. It just has to happen. Because your body, your hormones, and your brain are crying out for it, especially when you’re stressed, tired, or emotionally fried.
Here’s why pushing through matters:
1. Movement Boosts Mood
It’s science. Exercise releases endorphins, our body’s feel-good chemicals. Even a 15-minute walk around the block, a dance around the kitchen, or a stretch on the floor can flip your emotional switch from flat to lifted.
2. It Clears Mental Clutter
When you're overwhelmed or emotionally drained, movement helps shake the fog. It gives your brain a break. You might not find the solution to your life problems during a walk, but you’ll probably stop catastrophising them.
3. It Improves Sleep
Stuck in the cycle of "too tired to work out, but too wired to sleep"? You’re not alone. Gentle movement helps regulate your circadian rhythm, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), and set you up for a deeper, better sleep.
4. It Rebuilds Confidence
After a tough day, just showing up for yourself, even with a 10-minute YouTube video or Joe Wicks HIIT class sends a powerful message: “I matter too.” You’re choosing yourself, again and again, in small, consistent ways.
5. It Doesn’t Have to Look a Certain Way
You don’t need Lycra, a six-pack, or gym membership. Movement might be a dance in your kitchen, walking the dog, yoga in your PJs, or doing squats while brushing your teeth. It’s not about punishment, it’s about permission.
The truth is: you won’t always feel motivated. But you can feel proud afterwards.
And the more you honour your body with gentle, regular movement especially when life is chaos, the more it pays you back with resilience, clarity, and calm.
So, if today was a lot and you're tired and just couldn’t be arsed - start small. Move for you. You’re not doing it to be a better version of yourself. You’re doing it because you already deserve to feel better.
