We all make excuses for not going to the gym, and most of the time it has to do with our schedules. Many obstacles and obligations, like car-pooling the kids to sports activities, running daily errands, and rushing from one thing to the next can be a real challenge. Try creating a schedule that makes sense for you; one that allows you to wake up earlier or plan a quick 30-minute workout every day after work to get started.
This sample schedule might give you options of where you can fit a workout into your “9 to 5 lifestyle”:
- 5 a.m.: Wake up and eat a nutritious breakfast
- 6 a.m.: Workout
- 7:30 a.m.: Take kids to school or if no kids, continue to work out and eat
- 9:00 a.m.: Work day begins
- Noon: Lunch break and a nice walk around the neighborhood
- 3 p.m.: 15 minute break, have a protein snack and perform little stretching exercises
- 5 p.m.: Head to after-school activities with the kids or take time out for yourself
- 7 p.m.: Dinner
- 8 p.m.: Leisure activities such as television, reading, etc.
- 9 or 9:30 p.m.: Protein snack
- 10 or 11 p.m.: sleep
* Remember these are just suggestions, not guidelines to follow. If you need help getting started with a daily plan of fitting healthy habits into your lifestyle give it a try, but remember you can make changes suitable to your needs.
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