I Don’t Have Time To Exercise

May 5, 2008

Was that you saying:” I just don’t have time to exercise”? Believe me, I’ve said the same thing many times over. Truth is, there is time to exercise, but sometimes you have to be a little creative to make the extra time.  

24 hours just isn’t enough for a single day! You are busy and sometimes you just don’t have the time to exercise, or so it seems. Even so, we all should really make time to fit in some physical activity into our daily routine. With all the benefits regular exercise has both your body and your mind will appreciate the effort.

Here are some tips to help you fit some sort of exercise into your busy schedule.

Pack A Lunch - Instead of spending both time and money to go out to eat, pack a lunch and take it with you on a walk or run. Get your exercise in first and then eat either during your cool-down, or right after your walk. You may also want to encourage some coworkers to pack a lunch and tag along.

Don’t Be A Couch Potato - If you’re like me, there are one or two television programs you just have to see. Just because you’re watching TV doesn’t mean you have to turn into a couch potato. Instead, use this time to do some stretches, sit ups, or even lift weights. If you’re really ambitious, you can try aerobics or jogging in place or set up your treadmill in front of the TV.

Cut back on coffee breaks. Tomorrow, use a timer, watch or stop watch and add up how much time you spend on coffee breaks. If you cut back on coffee, you can use all this extra time to walk around the office or climb the steps of your building. You won’t even miss the coffee, because the endorphins from exercise are more energizing than most stimulants.

Use exercise as a social event. If you spend a lot of time during the week chatting and hanging out with friends, encourage them to become your workout buddies. Instead of sitting at a diner or a coffee shop to chat, socialize by jogging or going to the gym together.

Do some housework. No, your husband/wife did not pay me to put this in here. Cleaning the kitchen, mowing the lawn, tending to the garden, and even dusting are all great ways to get a work out. Housework lets you stretch, works your muscles, and gets your heart pumping; all essential for staying in shape.

The most important part of any exercise plan is sticking with it. Make a plan keep it. If you build up slowly, you’ll eventually have a great exercise plan that fits into your busy life.

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