I don’t know about you, but I seem to have some serious trouble finding time to fit exercise into my day. Part of the problem is that I should make it a bigger priority that I do. However, since it’s hard to do a long, intense workout very often, quick workouts are much easier to schedule in. Here are a few things I’m learning about finding time to work out..
Keep it Simple
At this time I’m looking for simple ways to get workouts in. P90x might eventually fit in, but not right now! 😉
Here are just a few quick, simple workout ideas:
- Vacuuming, scrubbing the floor, it counts! 😉
- Jump rope
- Hula hoop
- YouTube Workout Videos (These are my favorite) You can also find Zumba and all sorts of free workouts on YouTube.
Make it a Priority
To get workouts fit into your schedule, they have to be a priority. It’s not always a very fun priority, but it’s important to take care yourself! Exercise can decrease stress and give you more energy.
Schedule Smart
Depending on what works better for you and your schedule, you can work out all at once or try to fit in 2 or 3 10-minute sessions every day. For me, a quick session in the early morning before work and then a longer one in the evening a few days of the week should work well.
How do you fit in exercising and make it a priority?
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I really needed this tip. With three kids, a blog to keep up, and homeschooling, the time I spend taking care of myself gets squished out sometimes. I know it’s important though… Thanks for the tips on keeping it scheduled in the day!
I find that when I am exercising I have energy enough to do everything else!
Me too! I try to remind myself of that when I don’t feel like exercising. Thanks for stopping by!
I needed this! I have been making excuses for not exercising, but enough is enough and it’s time to get going! Thanks for this. Visiting from Time Warp Wife.
Hi, I am stopping over from Frugal Friday Link Up Party! Working full time and part time, exercise is usually on the bottom of my to do list. These tips are great! Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad you liked the tips! I know exercise is really difficult to fit in when busy. Thanks so much for stopping by!