While the Olympics has inspired twice as many people to buy running shoes, according to sportsshoes.com, when it comes to ways to avoid exercise, we're still pretty fantastic at convincing ourselves 'not' to go to the gym.
According to personal trainer Neilon Pitamber, there are 10 reasons we regularly use to stay away from the running track.
Follow his tips for a fitter future...
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