The excuse that you have no time is the number one excuse people give for not working out. But who says you have to carve out two hours a day at the gym to work out? Just half an hour a day makes a difference, and you can even break that half hour up into 10 minute increments if that’s all you have time for. The bottom line is: you don’t have time NOT to!
We have to make time to take care of our bodies. Sure, we all have those days when there is just no way we are fitting in exercise, and that’s okay. Sometimes there’s just not enough time in the day. But it’s easy to fall into a workout rut, and before you know it it’s been a month since you stepped on a treadmill. So instead of skipping your workouts when things get a little hectic, use exercise to release some stress and energize, instead.
If you have ten minutes:
Jump rope (fast) for 2 minutes
Do 20 squats
Jump rope (fast) for 2 minutes
Do 20 lunges on each leg
Jump rope (fast) for 2 minutes
Finish with 10 pushups and 10 situps
Make sure you warm up by either jumping slow, or running/marching in place. Add dumbbells to your squats and lunges if you’re more advanced. You can do squats with dumbbell curls, or sumo squats holding a dumbbell. Try lunges with lateral raises, or just hold dumbells in your hand as you lunge. Variety is key!
Try and squeeze this in 3 times a day when you have 10 minutes!
When you’re short on time, getting in the car and driving to the gym just isn’t an option. If you have half an hour, pop in a workout DVD, go for a jog or brisk walk, or repeat the above workout 3 times for a great circuit routine! There’s plenty you can do at home for a short, but effective workout!