It might hurt getting started

But the upside is too large to ignore. If you are feeling stiff and sore now, imagine how the problems will compound over the next 5, 10 and 20 years, right now is the best vantage point you are going to have. Hence, step one of your new exercise plan: being honest with yourself. Whatever state your back is in now, it’s not going to get any better unless you take action today. 

Step two is laying down the incentive:

• Back pain makes your life harder in the here and now
• A weak back leaves you vulnerable to injury in the future 
• Back pain contributes to missed work time and disability
• Back pain is expensive

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