You are not lazy | Rosy Movement
As humans, our natural instinct is to conserve energy, not spend it. So, if you’re not feeling up to get to that exercise class, or doing your home workout, or even walking around the block, there’s nothing wrong with you. You are not lazy—You are human!
Why, How and What?
My entry into structured exercise, particularly Pilates, was born out of sheer necessity to heal my back from a dance injury. My mum, managing three kids under five, trained three times a week simply because it was the only time she had for herself. One of my closest friends became so deeply connected to her yoga practice that she moved to Bali and India to become a teacher.
I’ve always been fascinated by the why, how, and what behind people’s choices to move their bodies and prioritise their health.
What motivates someone to hit the golf course for a 6 a.m. tee-off? What drives runners to keep running, even when injuries keep setting them back? Why do people climb rocks, train in martial arts to competitively fight, or take on extreme fitness challenges like CrossFit and Hyrox?
Necessity or reward. Or both.
Necessity or reward.
I first came across this concept through the research of Daniel Lieberman, a paleoanthropologist and Harvard professor who studies human evolution. His work sheds light on how humans evolved to be physically active and how this shapes the way we live today.
For our ancestors, movement wasn’t a choice—it was essential. They had to move to find food, build shelter, and protect themselves from danger. Movement was directly tied to survival. Food was scarce, and the idea of burning precious calories on unnecessary movement—especially when they didn’t know where their next meal was coming from—was not just unthinkable, but downright maddening for the few remaining hunter-gatherer communities left.
Humans are also wired to seek out rewards. Physical activities like group hunting or communal rituals provided more than just food and shelter—they created social connections. These activities helped build a sense of belonging, boosted status, and made individuals more attractive as potential mates, all of which played a big role in survival and reproduction.
What I want to highlight here is that even something as simple as taking a walk around the block goes against our natural instincts to conserve energy and rest. In a world where food is abundant and modern work is largely sedentary, we now have to consciously make time for physical activity. This is where the concept of ‘exercise’ comes in—exercise is discretionary, voluntary movement specifically done for health and fitness. Our physiology hasn’t fully adapted to this yet.
How Do I Move More?
If you want to move more—make it fun. Make it more than just a fitness routine. What all the examples above have in common is play—and it’s play shared with others.
At Rosy Movement, we offer not only private pilates and small group pilates classes but also personalised movement coaching. This service is designed to help you trust your intuition and engage in movement and exercise styles that inspire and energise you. Alannah will guide you through any barriers that might be holding you back from reaching your goals and provide you with a tailored strategy to help you achieve them.
Whether it’s at our Collingwood Studio or in the comfort of your own home, we believe that you don’t have to force yourself to exercise—you just have to find what brings you joy. Movement is meant to feel good, and with a little guidance, you can discover how to make it part of your daily routine without the pressure of trying to be “perfect.” You are not lazy—you are human, and moving your body is just another way to celebrate that.
