How to Squeeze Working Out Between Working

How to Squeeze Working Out Between Working

By: Lyndsey Walthall (Blog 18)

After a year and a half of apocalypse, our gym finally reopened yesterday—yay! Over the last couple months, as more and more people have gotten vaccinated and life has (kinda?) gone back to normal, I can’t tell you how many clients have asked us about the gym. When is it reopening, what will the precautions be? It’s wonderful so many people are taking charge of their health! As we’ve discussed many times on here, it’s not only crucial for physical wellbeing, but mental. But… just because the gym reopened doesn’t mean your schedule magically cleared. While it’s true our gym has 24/7 access, do you really want to be pounding away on a treadmill at 3 in the morning? Unlikely. So how can you fit it all in?

According to a report on wrike.com, only 53% of Americans get enough exercise. That is not good. But sticking to an exercise routine is hard. Personally, I have my step count I meet 6 days a week, plus weightlifting 3 days. I’m also not a busy executive balancing work and family. I’m a writer who has a cat. That being said, get started by deciding when you want to work out. And I’m not talking hours of pushing yourself at the gym until you keel over. What’s best for your schedule? The morning, maybe at lunch or, if you’re like me, the evening? By planning ahead, it’ll be much easier to stick to a routine. And if life happens (spoiler alert: it will happen) and you can’t make your workout one day for whatever reason, guess what? There’re 6 other days in which to make it up. It’s important to hold yourself accountable—just be realistic about it.

Wrike.com also talks about finding a 30 day fitness challenge that piques your interest (my best friend once did a 30 day squat challenge), or beginning a friendly weight loss competition with friends/coworkers to keep you motivated.

Like so many things in life, there’s a lot of wiggle room. The most important thing is deciding you want to make a change, then sticking to that change. The time of day is inconsequential. You got this!