5 Tips for Fitting Fitness into Busy Schedules
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Making a workout schedule really work for you is tough when you’ve already got a lot of things going on in your
life. When you factor in a full day of work, cooking meals, socializing with friends and family, and getting the
usual errands and household chores done, you might find that there’s just not enough time to squeeze in regular
exercise! This is why so many of us have difficulty getting into and staying in shape.
Do you really have to get up before the sun rises to work out? Or should you wait until after work to get your body
moving? What can we do to work around our busy schedules? Here are five practical pieces of advice on setting a
workout schedule and actually sticking to it!
1) Start by prioritizing your life and figuring out just where exercising is on your priority list. Has getting
into shape been one of those ongoing promises you’ve made with yourself, but keep putting off? Once you decide that
exercise and fitness are important changes you want to make in your life, agree with yourself to actually make the
time for it. Look at your schedule and see where you tend to waste time. Instead of watching an hour and a half of
TV in the afternoon, why not spend that time up and moving? Is that hour in the morning surfing the internet
necessary, or can you replace it with a trip to the gym or a jog around the block?
2) Next, find the best exercise time that keeps you motivated to work out. I like to work out in the mornings
before work- I feel more energized throughout the day, the gym is A LOT less crowded, and I have more time in the
afternoon to spend time with my family. But morning workouts aren’t for everyone. Does exercise help you wind down
or de-stress after a long day of work? Choose a time for exercise and work your lower-priority activities around
it.
3) Why not consider a midday workout on your lunch break? Getting up and moving in the middle of the day is a great
break from sitting in front of a computer screen and might give you the energy you need to make it through the
“afternoon slump” many people often feel.
4) Remember not to cut yourself short on sleep. Whether you’re exercising early in the morning or late at night,
make sure that you get a full night of sleep. Getting enough sleep is important to keep your immune system strong
and keep your mind and body fresh and alert. That being said, don’t get into the habit of hitting the snooze on
your morning workout – When the alarm sounds after your full night of sleep, get up, have a light pre-workout meal,
splash some water on your face, and you’ll feel awake and ready to move!
5) Become a creature of habit when it comes to exercising. Whatever time you decide to fit working out into your
schedule, make sure that time is designated for staying active every day. Mark it off in your calendar. If you
can’t work out at a specific time every day, how about adding it as part of your routine, like doing stretches
right before bed, or taking a walk right after dinner. Develop habits and you’ll be on track to new levels of
fitness in no time!
If you still have trouble finding the time to go to the gym or out for a run, remember that any exercise is good
exercise! Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator. Bike to work instead of driving your car. Take baby
steps in making your life more active and you’ll sneak off extra calories throughout the day!
If you have any comments or suggestions about today’s podcast, or any fun health diet or fitness tips, please feel
free to email me at LadyDietPodcast at dietdotcom.
This is Lady Diet signing off…
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