Getting a workout in is not always easy or sometimes even impossible, so we have compiled a list of things that you can do to make sure you get that fit body you are looking for or trying to maintain.
Lets dive in.
Tip #1: Plan Out Each Week
Lets face it no one actually likes to plan to workout but if you don’t make a plan how can you make sure it fits in everyday? Every Sunday, I will plan my whole week that includes, my husbands and my kids schedule. Then I will go through and see where I have at least 15 minutes of free time and that is where my workout will go.
Tip #2: Workout on Lunch Break
Sometimes this isn’t the best option because everything is so rushed but get it done during lunch. Just make sure you have a plan so you can go through your workout quickly. A company called BM Sports USA just introduced online personal training. Where they provide training and nutrition plans that are not overly complicated and they are on your phone, so its perfect. This company has been around for 16 years in Arizona, servicing the top athletes and fitness enthusaists. There are a variety of plans to choose from or they will build you a custom plan that is specifically for you and will fit your needs. You can find them here and don’t forget the discount code LFM20 at check out.
Tip #3: Do exercises while Cooking
This one is different, but I have to say I have totally done it a lot. Being in a rush is not new to me and doing something is better than nothing, so sometimes cooking is the only time I have to do my exercises. I am usually doing squats, push-ups or sit-ups while I cook. It becomes fun and pretty funny if anyone is watching you but don’t get embarrassed. Be like Nike and Just Do It.
Tip #4: Workout At Your Kids Practices
Instead of sitting around doing nothing at your kids extra curricular activities. Watch them while you are doing your exercises. For cardio run around the field, so you can still watch, but then do all body weighted exercises, like this workout.
Tip #5: Put Workout Clothes/shoes in Your Car
This one seems like a no brianer but how many times are you somewhere and something gets cancelled? Now you have free time and don’t have anything to workout in. The remedy, put an extra bag in your car with workout clothes and shoes so you can stay on track and don’t have to go back home to get ready to workout.
Tip #6: Wake Up 30 Minutes Early
Lets face it, this one sucks and no one really wants to get out of bed BUT wake up 30 minutes early and go for a short walk, run or bike ride around your neighborhood. You will feel so awesome after its over that you will be glad you did it. The problem is that it is so easy to hit the snooze button. For days like these I set my phone across the room with my running shoes by it so that way I have to get up, and when I see my shoes, I feel guilty if I don’t go. Sometimes you just have to play games with yourself.
Tip #7: Go To The Gym At The Same Time Every Day
This one is my favorite. Whatever time you go to the gym, go at the same time every day. Before you know it, it will become a habit and you will naturally know to schedule out time on those days at those times for yourself. Don’t let yourself talk you out of it either (this is very important). It will be rough in the beginning but after a few weeks your body will be thanking you!
Tip #8: Get An Accountability Partner
Getting an accountability partner was really tough for me because I do not like people telling me what to do or to get on my case about something that I didn’t do (I am very stubborn that way) but this made a huge difference for me. For the test run, I used my husband and my kids. I would let them know my plan for the week. Each day my kids and my husband would ask me if I got it done and I would let them know either way. The last thing I wanted is for my family to talk trash about me not doing what I said I would do, so this one helped a lot.
Tip #9: Hire An In-Person Or Online Personal Trainer
If you have the extra funds hire a trainer to put you on a program, so that you can become consistent with working out. A lot of time we will work harder for someone else than we would if we were by ourselves. Obviously in person training is more expensive but online training has the same accountability factor without the huge cost. That is why I choose to work with BM Sports USA, they are local for me but now that they have online personal training, I can do it on my own time. So it is perfect for me.
Tip #10: Get A Workout Partner
This one is awesome, especially for those early morning workouts when its easy to not get out of bed. I had a friend of mine be my running partner for a lot of years before I was put on bedrest with my last pregnancy. We were in similar shape and were determined to make sure that we ran five times per week. Sure, there were times (few and far between) that one of us slept in but for the most part we didn’t want to leave each other hanging. If you have someone or can find someone like that you have already won! Get started with them immediately.
Tip #11: Get a Gym Membership
Like having a personal trainer, there’s something about shelling out money month after month that makes you take things a little more seriously.
Tip #13: Set Reminders In Your Phone
Setting reminders in your phone helps so much! I feel like i forget everything, so this keeps me on track, especially when I am working. Currently we use Cozi for our home life scheduling and have been using it for a year now. It is amazing for keeping family schedules organized, setting reminders, and creating to do lists, among others. If you haven’t heard about it click here to learn more.
Tip #14: Look Good, Feel Good
Its so true, if you look good, you feel good. So whats my remedy? Go shopping for new workout outfits! You will want to show them off because they are so new, and fresh looking. I am always looking for deals, so i go to TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshalls and really any other discount store to get my workout clothes, because they have awesome ones for cheap! If you don’t care about the deals go where you go and get what makes you feel good to go workout.
Tip #15: Change It Up
It is so easy to get stuck in the same workout routine. Always try to change up every three to four weeks to keep your workouts fresh. Change it up with different styles of workouts, the amount of reps and sets or the length of them. Plus, it will change your body faster when your always doing different things.
The Bottom Line:
We all give 1000 excuses when we don’t feel like working out, but when you apply all or even some of these tips, you will be able to feel better and reach your health and fitness goals easier throughout your day. Be the queen you know you want to be. Keep working hard and it will pay off!