"But I don't have time to exercise....Really?"

Jan. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- As certified personal trainers and owner of Columbus’s Forever Fit, we’ve heard every excuse in the world for not working out. However, one of the most often used excuses is; “I don’t have time to workout, I’m just too busy.” Really?

The truth of the matter is; we all have time to exercise and you don’t need a lot of time to get in an effective, energy boosting, calorie blasting workout.

We’ve done the math to prove our point and the numbers don’t lie.

There are 168 hours in a week.             
Work:  60 hours (we were very liberal here)
Sleep: 56 hours (average 8 hours/night)
Chores, errands, TV, kids:   30 hours
Miscellaneous:  5 hours

As you can see from the example above, you still have 17 hours left each week that you can devote a minimum of 3 to 5 hours to exercise in order to improve your overall health and well being and still have an additional 12 hours leftover to do whatever. We know that everyone’s schedule varies, but honestly - all of us have extra time.

Here is something else to consider, which may help you better manage your time. Try six to eight 30-minute power (speed) workouts per week if you can’t commit to three to four one-hour sessions. Anything, something is better than nothing. If the 30-minute workouts are a better fit for your schedule, remember this: it has to be 30 minutes of continuous (high intensity) movement in order to maximize the benefits. By incorporating, strength training and cardio within the same time period you will get the most out of each workout.

So, for your sake, no more using “no-time” as an excuse for not working out and no more avoidance behavior. There is nothing more important than committing to living a healthier lifestyle and becoming more physically, emotionally and mentally fit. That is the truth. Remember, there is nobody more important than you because if you’re not in condition to take care of yourself, it will be difficult to take care of others.

It’s never too late to get fit and healthy. Schedule time in your busy day and  invest in yourself; after all, you’re worth every penny. You’ll be happy you did and your loved ones will be happier too.

Life Looks Better When You Do!

Nancy Eisenman certified personal trainer and owner of Forever Fit Personal Training for Women and Men, Bridal Boot CampSM and Better Body Boot CampSM. Visit: www.foreverfitybynancy.com

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Columbus's best women's boot camp. Lose weight, get toned, firm, strengthen, energized - look and feel the best you ever have. Run by a woman for all women. All workouts are fun and include cardio, strength, flexibility, core, kickboxing, yoga & more!

Morning and evening fitness boot camp classes available in Grandview and Gahanna. Personal Training for Men and Women also available at our studio in Bexley or at your home.

Nutritional information and guidance also provided.

"Life Looks Better When you Do" tm