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I have found that my number one excuse for not working out is usually because work has gotten in the way. If I am working on a project or have scheduled a late meeting, I will usually put off going to the gym. But I think I found a solution! Keep reading for my tips on how to balance work and exercise.
It’s been a quiet goal of mine to work out at least three times a week. But of course, life can definitely get in the way without proper planning.
Tip #1
Plan out your week in advance. If you are able to look at your schedule for the entire week, mark down on your calendar which days you are going to be hitting the gym. This way you can foresee any meetings that might interrupt your workout.
Tip #2
If your week is packed, schedule a lunchtime walk.
One of my tips to get a little exercise each day is to go for a walk in the afternoon. But of course, make sure you are wearing clothes that are suitable for exercise!
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Tip #3
Work out in the morning.
It took me a long time to realize that if I work out in the morning, I can check one thing off my to-do list before my day gets hectic. And filled with excuses on why I don’t have time to work out.
With these three tips, most weeks I am able to accomplish my goal of working out at least three days a week, sometimes even more!
It all depends on your outlook. If you want to work out, you will make time for it!
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7 responses
Oh man, I have every excuse not to work out…lol. However I do enjoy speed walking and that seems to help keep me fit plus get some fresh air. Since I am not a morning person, I like your idea of getting out at lunch time. Not all jobs allow you to do that but I think it’s a great idea. Thanks!!!
Christine
LOL, I can make up all the excuses to not work out. But my biggest success is when I can work out early in the morning before excuses come piling on!
I have found that writing my exercise plans into my agenda as if its an appointment makes me much more likely to get it done.
I love walking on my lunch break. If not for that, I don’t know when I’d find the time. Even though I work from home, my schedule is jammed, as I only have a few hours between dropping off and picking up the kids from school. Lunch break walks give me some exercise and fresh air, so I come back feeling refreshed and ready to finish working.
I am really bad at going out for exercise…I have all the excuses in the world. But I found working out in morning before work to be an amazing idea. I am going to implement it 🙂
Such great tips! Especially being active even if a full workout doesn’t fit the schedule. I’m in the midst of training for a half marathon and apparently walking is a great cross training choice to up the weekly mileage!
xx Katie
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I work out at night because it’s my time after the baby goes to sleep. Thankfully my daughter forces me to go on a walk every night after dinner. She keeps me motivated. I think I should start walking at lunch though having a desk job doesn’t help my waistline.