Dr. Wlodarek: That has less to do with laziness or lethargy than we might think. It is down to the powerful force of habit. Our brains are programmed to keep everything as simple as possible and to reward low effort with the release of happy hormones. A new habit must therefore first be painstakingly trained. However, the transition period is limited. If you can keep up your sports program every day for three weeks, your body and mind adapt. Then it will be easy for you and you will not want to go without it.
Dr. Wimmer: Alongside the discussed habits, time also has a role to play: There are many things that people find more important than exercise. Back pain or being overweight are tolerated until they are no longer bearable. Before then friends, private appointments and work have priority. In addition, many people have still not grasped how important exercise is for physical and mental health. In order to cement this understanding, we need a cultural change, supported by schools, employers and doctors.