One of the top excuses I hear from people for not working out is finding the time. Anyone that knows me well would never say such things because they know how much I multi-task and how dedicated I am to staying fit even while living on the road. Being self-employed I have the freedom to make my own schedule, although it doesn’t make it any easier to find the time. It still takes effort.
We all have to earn a living to provide for ourselves or for our family. Working out is just as important. You owe it to yourself to maintain a good health. At the end of our lives, most people realize they should of taken better care of themselves and will grasp at anything to stay alive.
I don’t doubt that some of you do the best you can and that’s great but there’s always room for improvement. People often ask me, “How do you find 2 hours or more in a day to work out?” My schedule is constantly changing so I have to be flexible with my time to get my workouts in.
There’s 24 hours in a day, even if you used 16 hours between work and sleep, most people still have 8 hours of personal time. How you choose to use that time is totally up to you. Here are some tips I use to maximize my time in order to get my workouts in:
1) I don’t watch TV unless I’m jogging on the treadmill.
2) I don’t spend hours on the phone just chatting.
3) I don’t spend hours at the hair or nail salon.
4) I get ready quickly and don’t waste time looking in the mirror.
5) Although social time is important but I don’t “hang out” on a daily basis.
I work around the clock until my mind needs a break. Some people take a break by having a smoke or calling a friend to gossip on the phone. When I take a break, it’s only to workout. Every time I take a break, I’ll either jog for 4 miles, swim for 30 minutes or do 45 minutes of ab training. I believe in being productive and using every minute wisely.
What makes it harder for me to keep a consistent workout schedule is my traveling. For people who travel for a living know all too well, it takes a lot out of your body whether you’re flying or driving. After a full day of traveling, I’m wiped out. I usually give my body a day to catch up before I exercise. This is the only time I would skip a workout. Nevertheless, I’ll still give my body a good stretch and try to get a good night sleep.
Most of us have complicated schedules but it’s important not to give up on your body. When you are as busy as I am, it’s even more critical to make the time to exercise. This will allow your body and mind to be more energized. While I was in college I had multiple jobs and sometimes I would do my exercises after midnight if that was my only option. When someone tells me they don’t have any time to workout, I can only conclude that working out it’s not that important to them.
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