Health Tip
A Common Complaint: I don’t have time to work out. One of the most common complaints we hear is that people just don’t have the time in their busy lives for fitness. We understand. And we tell people the same things over and over: making a little time for yourself is not as difficult as you might think.
An Easy Solution: Get Moving!
Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body:
- Climb stairs instead of taking the escalator
- Walk your dog or mow the lawn
- Park a little further from the entrance to the grocery store and walk those extra steps
- If possible, walk to the store for small items instead of taking the car at all
- Put on some music while you cook dinner and move to the beat!
Anything that moves your limbs, even in small increments of time, is not only a fitness tool, it's a stress reliever – and a few more positive steps in the right direction. Of course, get to the gym or take a dance class when you do have that extra 45-minutes – but in the meantime, move more!
"To be successful, I always tell people to find something they really enjoy doing. If forcing yourself to do 30 minutes on the treadmill isn't working then try a class, or walk outside. Figure out what you will have fun with and then it won't be so hard to do!" — Rachel Hannah, ACE Certified Personal Trainer |
