How To Find Time To Exercise
Are you still using the old excuse “I’d love to lose weight but I just can’t find time.”
But do you, I know you might have a lot going on your life but believe me you do have the time; you just have to make it.
Its all about priorities, so how high on your list is getting back in shape?
High or Low?
If it really that high on your list this year are you putting other less important things first things first?
So how do you go about this… in two words “Time Management.”
If you’ve worked for a pretty good sized company, you’ll know at least once they’ve looked at how they can get the most work done in the least amount of time. The way they look at it they can always make more money but not time, 24 hours is 24 hours no matter what part of the world your business is in. So by changing a few tasks here and there in the company suddenly they find they released more time that can be used elsewhere.
And thats what you’re also going to need to do. Let’s apply time management skills to your day.
How often do we have down time? Maybe you’re cooking dinner or waiting for a client to reply to a request. If you think hard enough, there are at least 30 minutes in your day that you don’t do anything.
Why not, make that exercise time?
Who says you need hours to get fit? Those thirty minutes aren’t all together but as long as you know that you have that time, you can schedule some exercise in to fill the slot.
Now, think of an exercise that you wouldn’t mind doing. It could be bicycle riding, jumping rope or dancing are just a few examples. It is a fact that when you don’t like the exercise you are doing, you won’t stick with it. Losing steam and quitting is one of the biggest motivational crushers there is.
When you begin by choosing an exercise that you love and can get excited about, even at 5 a.m., you are more apt to stay motivated and find the time to do it.
Consistency is the key here. You’ve found thirty minutes in your day but maybe you could find more as you begin to see results. It’s ok to start small. Don’t feel like you must spend two hours, or even one, at the gym or working out at home. Even if it’s only 15 minutes a day walking or dancing in your living room to start with, you’re doing more than you were and should be proud of yourself.
Try to find an exercise that you can do anywhere. Let’s take bicycle riding. While your son is at soccer practice, you can ride your bike. Choose a nearby trail or just pedal around the field or parking lot.
If you like to walk, you can walk just about anywhere. Keep a pair of running shoes and light weights in your car so you are ready for a jam session whenever you can fit one in. Thirty minutes here plus another fifteen there all adds up to increasing your fitness level. Don’t let the thought of not having enough time hold you back.
Shorter bursts of more intense exercises often work better for overall fitness. So, even if you only have 10 minutes, give it all you’ve got. Run in place as fast as you can, dance to the most upbeat and fast paced music you can find. Just remember if you’re going for short, intense workouts to give it your all the entire time.
Making time for exercise is not easy but it is necessary. Consider where you can shave some time off your schedule and pen in some exercise time. Once in the mindset, you’ll find more workout opportunities presenting themselves all on their own.
Still think you haven’t got enough time?
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