| Currently it seems we are being hit daily with | | | | dealing with queues etc., why not nip to the gym for a |
| economic doom and gloom, and those of us lucky to | | | | 30 minute run or weights session, and enjoy lunch at |
| have held onto our jobs, seem to be putting in more | | | | your desk? I guarantee you this is a great way to |
| hours at the office. With time in short supply, one of | | | | shake off the mornings tensions, and will leave you |
| the first things to suffer is your workout routine. | | | | feeling fighting fit for the afternoon. |
| While this might seem a fair trade off, given the | | | | * Get up 30 minutes earlier than usual, and use that |
| work-related pressure that you are under at the | | | | time to work out. Alternatively, instead of slumping in |
| moment, it's important to remember that exercise can | | | | front of the TV tonight, try getting out and exercising. |
| help alleviate stress, and the 'happy hormones' or | | | | Maybe join a new class, that way it can become a |
| endorphins it releases really do make the world seem | | | | social event too! |
| like a better place! | | | | * The minute I put my son down for a nap, I make use |
| Though some people are not what they would call | | | | of that time to stretch, and do some strength or core |
| 'morning people' and others find the thought of an | | | | training. Its all too easy to think of that time as precious |
| evening workout repugnant, you should use whatever | | | | 'me' time and have a cup of coffee and a muffin, but |
| free time you have during the day to schedule in some | | | | what is more 'me' than looking after my body, and |
| exercise. It might feel a bit odd at first, especially if it is | | | | making it stronger and healthier? |
| a time you wouldn't usually choose to workout, but you | | | | * Lastly, don't always think in big time blocks. I have |
| will be surprised how quickly you grow accustomed to | | | | written before on how any amount of exercise will |
| such change. | | | | contribute to a longer life, so don't dismiss 15 or 20 |
| There is no right or wrong time to exercise. Often we | | | | minute chunks of time as being too short to make a |
| use a busy lifestyle as an reason to avoid that gym | | | | difference. If you split your hour long workout into two |
| trip, or delay our run. I hear multiple excuses on why | | | | or three mini workouts, you might find it easier to fit |
| someone can't exercise, but top of the list is always | | | | these in during the day. It all adds up to a healthier, |
| that they cannot find the large chunks of time they | | | | happier you! |
| think necessary to fit in their workout. | | | | Spare me the excuses, and find the time. It may not |
| Well, fret no more! Here are a few ways on how you | | | | be that obvious at first, but if you look at your day I am |
| can fit exercise into your hectic lifestyle. | | | | sure there is time in there that you hadn't recognised |
| * Don't be too rigid with your timetable. Sure, you are | | | | as the perfect opportunity to workout. Use it and |
| used to taking an hour or so for lunch, and its great to | | | | enjoy the benefits of being less stressed, and more |
| get away from the office. However, instead of | | | | energised! |
| spending that time in a restaurant waiting for bills, | | | | |