How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule

Make a commitment - even a small one - to exercise seven days a week. Begin with 20 minutes of activity every day; this can be broken down any way you need it throughout the day.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Athletic Shoes
• Food/exercise Journals
• Athletic Gear
• Free Weights Set
• In-line Skates
• Mountain Bikes
• General Fitness Videos

1. Try walking, biking or skating to work. If this takes longer than your usual commute, plan ahead: Pack your briefcase and lay out your clothes the night before. Remember to have an extra set of clothes at work for a quick after-commute change, if necessary.

2. If an alternate commute is impossible, get off the bus a little earlier and walk the rest of the way, park at the far end of the lot or take the stairs instead of the elevator.

3. Make use of your lunch break. Play a quick game of racquetball, make a speedy gym visit, go for a jog or take a brisk walk (use some light hand weights for a bonus workout).

4. Stretch at your desk. This reduces muscle tension, gets your circulation moving and prepares you for more strenuous activity later.

5. Do some chores. Mow the lawn or rake the leaves for 20 minutes. Housework burns calories, and you have to get the work done anyway.

6. Play games with your kids. Shoot some hoops, play some hopscotch or toss a ball.

Tips & Warnings

• New moms can join an aerobics class specially designed for moms and their babies. You can network with other moms, stay fit and keep an eye on the baby.
• Enlist the company of a buddy - you can support and motivate one another.
• Carry around a notebook and keep a record of your activities and their duration. As time goes on, increase the amount of exercise per day.

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[Quickstar]

on 7/9/2009 That reminds me, I need to invest in a basket ball! So when my girls are playing at the park I can shoot some hoops! Thanks for all the great tips on How to Fit Exercise Into Your Busy Schedule!

[heatherfb]

on 7/9/2009 This is a great article, another tip is to schedule it as an appointment on your calender.

[margalik]

on 7/9/2009 I use my lunch hour to go to the local gym.

[ceholmes]

on 7/9/2009 Finding a work out that you really love will make it easier to work it into your schedule. Great article with helpful tips! Thanks for posting! 5*

[texjd]

on 7/9/2009 Many people just can't seem to exercise for the sake of exercising. A good way to overcome that issue is to find an activity that has exercise involved but is not the focus.

Walking your dog, playing some type of game with friends or your kids, sports, going to the zoo or other events that you walk a lot, grab your camera and go shoot some photos in a park or new location, walk on the beach or lakefront, there are many ways to exercise without going to the gym.