How to fit exercise in your busy schedule

It can be difficult to fit your exercise into a busy daily lifestyle. However, finding the time to exercise doesn't have to be so difficult. Try the following ideas for fitting exercise into your daily routine:

You could go for a run, a swim, a game of squash or badminton, or get to the gym for a lunchtime session of aerobics or spinning. Think of the benefits a break away from your desk, phone and email, leaving you more refreshed when you come back; boundless energy all afternoon instead of struggling to stay awake after a heavy lunch, and you'll be more productive. If you don't have access to shower and changing facilities at work, find a local gym or leisure centre, they're usually happy to help. Alternatively, try a brisk walk you'll still burn off the calories and raise your heart rate through the exercise.

Why not cycle to work? One of the best ways to create time for exercise is to make it essential. In other words, if you don't cycle to work you won't get to work. Don't forget that it is sometimes actually faster to cycle than to get public transport or drive to work. You will arrive at work happy in the knowledge that you have already exercised, and it gives you the chance to digest your day and let your mind wander before arriving back at home.

Invest in some gym equipment for the home, and workout once the kids are in bed or while you're watching television. It doesn't have to be expensive exercise kit that takes up lots of space; skipping or will get your heart pumping and your legs moving.

There are hundreds of benefits of walking and hundreds of ways you could increase it in your life. Such as getting off the bus or station a few stops early and walking home, walk for 30 minutes in your lunch hour or walk to the local shops to get your provisions rather than hoping in the car. You can download apps on your smartphone which will help keep track of your progress. It will really encourage you to clock-up the steps especially if you give yourself rewards for hitting exercise targets.

You spend time with your friends, so why not encourage your friends to join in the fitness game too? To socialise, you could all meet at the gym or at the tennis court, or you could all join a sports club. That way you are getting two things done at once keeping up with your friends and keeping fit. Furthermore, if you are arranging to meet someone, you are not as likely to duck-out if you don't feel like exercising.

Jogging or running is an excellent way to exercise. All you have to do is put on your shorts, shirt and running shoes, and get out of the door. It sounds painful but one of the easiest ways to make time for fitness is to set your alarm 30 minutes earlier than your usual waking up time and get out for a jog or run for 20 to 25 minutes in the mornings. It's horrible when your alarm first goes off, but once you are out there, you will feel great. Plus, you will feel great at work, knowing that you have already had your exercise for the day.

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