There really is TIME for exercise
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Striding into the new year, one of the biggest objections I ever get from people who "desire" to get in to better shape and physical fitness is "I HAVE NO TIME TO EXERCISE".
The truth is you really do. The problem for most people who state this, is that it's not organized into their day and it's NOT a priority.
Exercise doesn't have to be an all out high intensity sweat fest. Walking is one of the easiest exercise regimens to add to physical fitness for many. Does one have to walk for an hour? Nope. Even 20 minutes 3 or 4 times a week to start is fine.
But what about those that say that 20 minutes is even too much to try to fit into their busy schedule? Well there are 7 minute higher intensity workouts one can do (progressively get better) with great benefit. Each workout can be made (doing the same exact exercises in the same amount of time) more difficult by just increasing speed reps or resistance.
So the real question is: " What time would be best for you to fit in exercise?"
Here's looking forward to a new year and new goals! Happy New Year everyone.
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The truth is you really do. The problem for most people who state this, is that it's not organized into their day and it's NOT a priority.
Exercise doesn't have to be an all out high intensity sweat fest. Walking is one of the easiest exercise regimens to add to physical fitness for many. Does one have to walk for an hour? Nope. Even 20 minutes 3 or 4 times a week to start is fine.
But what about those that say that 20 minutes is even too much to try to fit into their busy schedule? Well there are 7 minute higher intensity workouts one can do (progressively get better) with great benefit. Each workout can be made (doing the same exact exercises in the same amount of time) more difficult by just increasing speed reps or resistance.
So the real question is: " What time would be best for you to fit in exercise?"
Here's looking forward to a new year and new goals! Happy New Year everyone.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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Thanks for the reminder.0
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Thanks, this definitely applies to me. My goal for this year is to find time to exercise, even if broken down into 15 minute intervals during the day.0
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Like eating, total calories burned at the end of the day are what matter most, so if intervals of 15 minutes at a time work, then that's what you do. Keep it up!Thanks, this definitely applies to me. My goal for this year is to find time to exercise, even if broken down into 15 minute intervals during the day.
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I like to work out about 2 hours before bed. This gives me time to eat a protein snack and take a warm shower afterwards.0
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Yep. Once you make it a priority you make time for it.0
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If it is important to you. You will do it.0
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Thanks for posting this. I would add that I keep a pair of 5lb dumbbells behind a chair in the living room. Even when I am utterly exhausted (physically or mentally), and sitting on the couch watching tv, I can manage to pick them up and do some curls. Quite often one exercise leads to another and suddenly I realized I'm NOT that exhausted. Off goes the tv, and off I go.0
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Striding into the new year, one of the biggest objections I ever get from people who "desire" to get in to better shape and physical fitness is "I HAVE NO TIME TO EXERCISE".
The truth is you really do. The problem for most people who state this, is that it's not organized into their day and it's NOT a priority.
This!!!
All throughout 2014 I had people comment about my weightloss, and almost always lament "I wish I had time to exercise" ... but they never accept how easy it is to create and plan 30 mins in their day. Cut out one stupid TV show, and you're there, for example.
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I agree completely, I have a new born and a 4 year old and I still find the time, but it is exhausting lol0
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Our real priorities are shown by our actions.
My social schedule revolves around my training schedule. Not the other way around.
My social schedule is becoming my training schedule though too....now that I have running buddies, know tons of people at the gym, etc. My lifestyle has dramatically changed since I made health and fitness a priority!!!0 -
Making time for exercise was something that I don't regret one bit. I don't "schedule" my exercise time so much as I look at exercise differently. When I go for a run I forget about everything else, nothing matters but keeping my eyes and ears open to the traffic hazzards. When I want to read I grab my kindle and head straight for my elliptical, if the book is good it means a whole lot more time on that elliptical so it's win win, good for the mind and body.0
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Lots of people who don't exercise assume that it's a burden to us or that it obsessive/compulsive. Not saying that it can't happen, but the reality is that for the general population, exercise is a time for you to be with you. Is it work? Sure, but it's most don't view it that way. Time to myself is important to keep stress low and being content.dawnmcneil10 wrote: »Making time for exercise was something that I don't regret one bit. I don't "schedule" my exercise time so much as I look at exercise differently. When I go for a run I forget about everything else, nothing matters but keeping my eyes and ears open to the traffic hazzards. When I want to read I grab my kindle and head straight for my elliptical, if the book is good it means a whole lot more time on that elliptical so it's win win, good for the mind and body.
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Very good points.
It seems simple, but the biggest lightbulb on my fitness journey was realizing that 5, 10, or 15 minutes here and there adds up. You can find time for fitness, even if you don't have 1-2 hour blocks of time.0 -
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It's just ironic that so many people out there that want to have a better physical life, better fitness and a better physique, just flat out refuse to find time to do what it physically takes to achieve it.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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It's confounding. I have a busy life, granted, no kids... but I start work at 6am until 2:30, then again at 5:30 until sometime in the night. I still make time to do it. I'm also a lazy *kitten*. If I can do it, I don't think there are too many people out there who can't. Just those who choose not to.
It's just ironic that so many people out there that want to have a better physical life, better fitness and a better physique, just flat out refuse to find time to do what it physically takes to achieve it.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
It only took cutting out a social life, which is fine. Small price. Can others look at their lives and do something similar? Probably many can.
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It's just ironic that so many people out there that want to have a better physical life, better fitness and a better physique, just flat out refuse to find time to do what it physically takes to achieve it.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
I hear ya. When I worked door to door sales (for 12 years in the 80's-90's) I worked from 9am to at least 10pm each night. At the time 24 Hour Fitness was 24 Hour Nautilus and I was there after work each night at least 3 nights a week and weekends. Lol, now I do all the housework, cooking, bills, homework, drives for DD's after school dance classes, etc., still work part time, and still find at least 45 minutes each day (hardly ever set schedule) to hit the gym either before a session or after. I'll probably work out till I'm 6 feet under.
It's confounding. I have a busy life, granted, no kids... but I start work at 6am until 2:30, then again at 5:30 until sometime in the night. I still make time to do it. I'm also a lazy *kitten*. If I can do it, I don't think there are too many people out there who can't. Just those who choose not to.
It's just ironic that so many people out there that want to have a better physical life, better fitness and a better physique, just flat out refuse to find time to do what it physically takes to achieve it.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
It only took cutting out a social life, which is fine. Small price. Can others look at their lives and do something similar? Probably many can.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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