By Michael Walton

One of the most common things that I hear in reference to working out and keeping in shape is that people just don’t have the time to fit it in their hectic schedules.  I totally understand.  Being an athlete obviously forces me to make my workout regimen a priority but if I were not an athlete I would, in all likelihood, face the same issue.  While fitting a workout into a day filled with work, meetings, children and everything else that comes with it may be a challenge let me present a few ways that you can squeeze it into your schedule.

1. Rise before the sun.  Set your alarm clock to wake yourself up 30 minutes to an hour earlier than you normally would.  This will allow you to have that extra time to yourself to complete your workout.  If you don’t have time to leave the house or your gym is not open at that time I would recommend getting on the treadmill if you have one or doing an aerobic workout possibly using a video that gives effective but quick workout routines. 
2. 10 minute workout.  At some point through out any day a ten minute window exist.  Find that time in your schedule and engage in any of the following workouts:  Running, speed walking, hill walking or any cardio machine.  The key here is to step up the intensity of the workout.  Run faster than normal, walk as fast as you can without breaking into a run, or run or walk up and down hill as fast as you can.  After doing these you’ll be wishing you could revert back to your longer workout sessions!
3. Workout at work.  During your lunch break find a flight of stairs and run or walk up one or more flights.  Walk back down to recover and repeat this as often as you can within your allotted time.  Make sure you bring an extra shirt to work because you will break into a ‘small’ sweat.

Follow these tips on hectic days but also make it a point to carve out legitimate time in your schedule (30-60 minutes 3-5 days per week) to conduct an effective workout routine.

I’ll be back next week.  Until then, stay focused!  I have my eye on you!

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