“I have every fitness gadget you can name, and now I need to use them and start exercising!” They sit under the bed or in the closet, so I don’t have to look at those gadgets I bought and feel guilty for not using them. If this scenario sounds all too familiar to you, then today’s episode is for you.

Quick Tip: The Exercise Gadgets We Buy And Never Use

Today we specifically talk about:

Why you bought the gadget in the first place?
What you hoped you would or could achieve?
Why, despite all your purchases, nothing happens

Finally, 3 Strategies On How To Start Using Your Home Equipment

Why do Fitness Gadgets Collect Dust?

1. Overly Ambitious Goals: It’s common to start a fitness journey with high enthusiasm, purchasing all sorts of gadgets in the process. However, setting unrealistic expectations can lead to a quick burnout, and soon, those gadgets end up unused in the closet.

2. Lack of Relevance: Some fitness gadgets may not align with an individual’s specific needs or lifestyle. For example, a high-intensity workout DVD might be less relevant to a woman who prefers lower-impact exercises like yoga or swimming.

3. Complexity: Some fitness gadgets can be complicated to use or understand, especially if they involve complex data analysis or require a steep learning curve. This can discourage regular use.

4. Motivation: Maintaining the motivation to use fitness gadgets consistently can be challenging, especially without a supportive community or accountability partner.

5. Preference for Simplicity: Many people prefer simple workouts that don’t require the use of gadgets. Walking, yoga, or basic strength training exercises can often be done without any special equipment.

6. Physical Limitations: Some women over 50 may have health conditions or physical limitations that make certain types of exercise more challenging or uncomfortable, leading to the disuse of related fitness gadgets.

So what do you think?

Will you give your in-home exercise equipment a try? If not, why not? Tag me on Instagram @pursueyoursparkpodcast, and let me know what you think about today’s episode.