10 Ways to Sneak In a Workout
Denise Crew
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In a perfect world, we'd all have at least an hour a day to devote to our fitness. But in the real world, 24 hours a day doesn't seem like nearly enough time to fit in work, school, and family. Stop stressing! Here, 10 ways to sneak a workout into your super busy schedule.
Turn Your Commute into a Workout
On days that Monica Vazquez, 27, a master trainer for New York Sports Clubs in New York City, can't do her usual run, she stuffs her essentials -- keys, cash, credit card, phone, and ID -- into a fanny pack and jogs home from work instead. "Running is a great workout, but it's also great transportation," she says. "Sometimes I get home even earlier than I normally do taking the subway."
Not a runner? Bike to work, get off your bus or train a few stops earlier, or park the car farther away to extend your walking time.
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2/13/2012 07:11:47 AM Report AbuseRight now I am following the Diet Plan for You blog by nutrition specialist Kate Hill. Kate helped me lose weight in a healthy way in few weeks, without starving! If you want to lose weight, just visit Kate's blog at: http://dietplanforyou.blogspot.com
2/13/2012 07:11:30 AM Report AbuseI must have a car at work, so I drive in on Monday with my bike and a week's worth of suits and lunches. Commuting by bike takes an extra hour out of my day, so it helps that I have a very understanding partner.
1/2/2012 12:12:19 PM Report AbuseThese are some great suggestions! That being said, we all get 168 hours in the week, there is no getting around it. It's not an issue of time, but rather an issue of priorities! Working out is worth the time it takes to do it. Exercising for a commute is rather brilliant though :-)
12/6/2011 07:56:40 PM Report AbuseOh and I'm a new mom with an 8mth old. I found that working out during his morning nap (usually he sleeps two hrs in morning and two after noon) to be a good time to crunch in a 30 to 45 min workout and still have time to take a shower and do what I want to do. I like the tips here ("couch potato" usually hanging out with family is setting and watching tv, daddy is tired when he comes home). It's nice to find other ways to crunch in a lil workout and still get things done!
11/8/2011 10:29:37 AM Report AbuseThis idea would work if you actually worked within a couple of miles from your home! I commute 35+ miles each way per day on the Washington DC Capital Beltway!
11/7/2011 02:27:14 PM Report AbuseI really like the idea of combining shopping with exercise, or even doing housework and use the staircase twice up and down.
11/7/2011 09:49:01 AM Report AbuseSeriously? How far from work do you live?
11/5/2011 10:36:54 AM Report AbuseRight now I am following the Diet Plan for You blog by nutrition specialist Kate Hill. Kate helped me lose weight in a healthy way in few weeks, without starving! If you want to lose weight, just visit Kate's blog at: http://dietplanforyou.blogspot.com
11/5/2011 03:26:46 AM Report Abuse