Fitness Is a Priority, Not a Luxury — Fitness Trainer

By: Solomon Nartey Tetteh

Fitness Trainer Felix Asiedu has challenged the long-held belief that busy schedules are the main barrier to exercise, insisting that the real issue is not time but priority.

Speaking on Business Breakfast on Zed 101.9FM, Mr. Asiedu argued that many professionals use lack of time as an excuse, when in reality, they would quickly reorganise their schedules if faced with a health emergency.

“Let’s assume something happens to you right now, health-wise, and you need to visit the hospital. You will definitely find time, regardless of your responsibilities, to go and check your health. Which means it’s actually a matter of priorities more than time,” he said.

According to him, fitness should be treated with the same urgency people attach to medical emergencies.

He stressed that health forms the foundation upon which every other responsibility such as career, family, and social commitment rests.

“Everything depends on your health. If you break down right now, whatever excuse you’re using to say you don’t have time will be pushed aside. Your focus will immediately shift to getting well,” he stated.

He explained that many people only begin to take their health seriously after experiencing a health scare. However, he believes this reactive approach can be avoided if individuals intentionally place their well-being at the forefront of their daily lives.

The fitness trainer urged professionals to rethink how they structure their priorities, especially in high-pressure environments where exercise is often the first activity sacrificed.

Mr. Asiedu encouraged Ghanaians to consciously elevate fitness and wellness above competing demands, emphasising that safeguarding one’s health ultimately protects productivity and long-term success.

“Everybody should be able to prioritise their health enough to put it at the forefront of whatever activities they are doing,” he noted.