Finding the Time to Get in Shape

Finding the Time to Get in Shape

It’s a common issue that we hear from many people: “I just don’t have the time to exercise!” That’s understandable. We all have busy lives. However, just because you don’t have a lot of time, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t get in shape. A workout doesn’t necessarily have to be an hour long and it doesn’t even have to take place all at once!

One of the best ways to get in shape when you’re busy is to incorporate exercise into other activities. For example, the simple act of taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking to the store instead of driving can help. If it’s too far to walk where you’re going, cycling is a good idea. Take a bike whenever possible. It’s great exercise and also a lot of fun.

Speaking of which, hen it comes to leisure activities, try to add some exercise into your fun. Take up a sport, go for a walk with your family after dinner, meet your friends for a jog instead of a drink, etc. Try to find ways to bring more exercise into your daily life.

Doing several smaller workouts is also a good idea. You might not be able to find an hour to work out, but can you find 20 minutes? If you can, you can do an abbreviated workout that will help improve your health. When you have a spare moment, try to do some push-ups, sit-ups, squats, triceps dips, etc. Since all of these exercises require no special equipment, you can do them at home or even in the office! This saves you a lot of time and hassle.

You can even do these exercises while you’re doing another activity. For example, do push-ups during a commercial break or sit-ups while you wait for your dinner to finish cooking! Finding times throughout the day to exercise is crucial. Look at your schedule and add in exercise breaks, even if they’re short. Writing them down or putting them in your calendar will make it more likely that you will actually do them.

Traveling to and from the gym can eat up what limited time you have. For this reason, many people choose to work out at home. Whether you decide to exercise with an in-home personal trainer or whether you choose to do so on your own, there are many exercises that you can do without hitting the gym. Find the ones you like and get going!