Get up and GO! Exercise and how to fit it in!

I know you're busy. Everyone is, but taking time for yourself and staying active is a vital part of helping you to stay on the go! If you don't take the time to exercise, you will ultimately find yourself too tired or too sick to keep up the pace of your busy life. But when it seems like there's not enough time in the day to fit it all in, how do you fit in exercise? Well, first, as with anything, you have to make it a priority, WHY? Because it is the one of the most important things you can do for yourself (along with a healthy diet). And in the long run, you will be able to stay more focused and on task with all the other "busy" in your life by taking in the simple steps of becoming staying active.  

 

HEY THERE, GYM RAT!~How many of you have a gym membership and have said these words "I just can't find the time to get to the gym" Well guess what, you don't need a gym or fancy equipment to get in shape. And I speak from experience, as I have never loved the gym, I do enjoy being active, though, and so if you're like me finding alternatives to the gym are a must.

Here are a few simple ideas to get you going:

Jump rope, exercise balls, and exercise bands

Free Weights (5  or 10lb dumbells, kettlebells)

Exercise DVD (TheFirm series are my favorites)

Just put on your sneakers and powerwalk or run around your neighborhood

 

*Not sure how to get started with the above "equipment" FITNESS Magazine has wonderful cardio and cardio/strength exercises listed with pictures, each month to help you. And as mentioned exercise DVDs will help you to set-up a routine, as well and can be found right at your local discount store, or internet*

 

Think a fitness trainer is out of your price range? How about training with one for 1 day to get you started in knowing what types of exercise works best for your body. Fitness trainers are happy to help with as little or as much knowledge you need from them. Spend an hour with one, picking their brain about what works best for your busy lifestyle.

 

HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO EXERCISE?

You don't have to train for a marathon right out of the gate! Finding 30 minutes, 4-5 days a week is a great way to start. Are you a morning glory? Do it first thing before you can talk yourself out of it! After work junkie? Then take a brisk walk after dinner to get that heart pumping. And don't think of exercise as a dirty word, instead use that time to clear your head, and release the stresses that are bogging you down. Before you long, you will be looking forward to that 30 minute reprieve from your otherwise busy life! It's your life, B-Fit4U!