4 Smart Ways to Fit Exercise Into Your Hectic Day

Exercise is one of the most important pieces of the weight loss puzzle, but many people find that they have a hard time fitting it in. These days, most people have a hectic schedule and it seems that there simply isn’t enough time to stick to a good work routine, especially if you are juggling work, family, and personal time.

Doctors recommend getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day. This can be something as simple as a walk around the block. It’s also a good idea to try to fit in some strength building exercises, since muscle burns more calories and helps you to look slimmer.

While this may seem like a lot, there are a few ways that you can work on squeezing in some exercise, even when you think that you don’t have any time.
 

Waking Up Early

Most people resist this method because no one wants to miss out on those precious last minutes of sleep. However, working out in the morning can be a great way to start your day. Start by waking up just 30 minutes early and going for a walk or following an exercise video. The first week will be hard, but you will start to see how exercise in the morning can help give you more energy throughout the day. After awhile, you’ll begin to look forward to these morning workouts.

During Your Lunch Break

Most people have an hour scheduled for their lunch break, but eating lunch doesn’t really take the full hour. You may then spend the rest of the time answering emails or surfing the web. Rather than do this, take that extra time to go for a walk near your office. You may even find that you become more refreshed and better able to work for the rest of the day.

While Watching TV

After work and dinner, do you find yourself vegging out in front of the TV? You’re not alone. However, you can combine this with exercise to help you lose weight. If you have a treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine, you can place it near your TV so that you can exercise while you watch. Alternatively, you can do quick strength training exercises, such as squats or crunches during commercials.

 

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In Short Bursts

It’s not necessary to carve out a 30-60 minute block of time to get your exercise in. You can easily get enough exercise in short 5 or 10 minute bursts. These could be simple things, such as parking far away from the store or taking the stairs instead of the escalator. If you do enough of these small things throughout the day, it will start to quickly add up.

Exercise doesn’t have to be another chore. It should be fun. It may be hard to get started, but you’ll feel so good once you get started, that you’ll begin to wonder why you didn’t start sooner. Take small steps and build up to a more active lifestyle.

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