So it's 6 p.m. You had a long day at work. Gym seems like miles and miles away - and you just want to take the easy option. Go home.
Most people like to find excuses when it comes to taking a time of their day to work out, because of their work. They find it hard to stay motivated and "drag" themsevles to the gym.
In my opinion, this is the first problem. People feel they "must" go to the gym, instead of doing it out of love or the right reasons. It has been a while since I updated my blog, in fact I stopped updating when I started working just 8 weeks ago, but not once since I started working - I stopped exercising. Why? I love it. I honestly look forward to train every day after work. It keeps me focused and disciplined. I, like most people, work 8 hours a day - odd hours at times - being a journalist.
However, I never allowed my job to compromise my health. Without my health, I have nothing. So I made it very clear that once the day is over, I am heading out to the gym. Of course, from time-to-time I compromise, but compromising all the time is going only to be a lose-situation-for-me, or you.
What I tend do is "prepare" my gym bag late at night - so all I have to do in the morning is put it in my car. Working out after work, works for me. Some people may enjoy to train early in the morning, do what suits you best. But my advice is - if it's available & suits your needs - pick a gym that's on your way to work/home. That way, you have no excuse to say "I don't have time to go to the gym," You do, you just passed by it!
We, in general, give so much of our time to our jobs, families, friends - all of which is important - but is giving yourself one hour a day to exercise really a burden on you? Heck, not even one hour, make that 30 minutes. It is not.
A person who cannot take care of him or herself - may never truly be able to take care of someone else.
I understand some people may not be able to go to a gym - fair enough. Therefore, use your surroundings to your advantage. All you need to do is get creative. One thing I personally do, is take "short breaks," as short as 5 minutes to sneak in some stretching and light exercises to keep the blood flowing every hour or two. We, humans are not meant to sit behind a desk for as long as we do.
Choose a place of your liking and make the time to exercise. Here are some few exercise combos that you can do in the workplace or at home that will keep your blood flowing. You can do some of the following in a stairwell or restroom (yes! I do that, too!):
1) 10 jumping jacks + 10 push ups + 10 body weights squats. Repeat each set for as many times as you can up until 10 minutes are over. NO REST!
2) Walk up one floor + 10 decline push ups (use the stairs) + walk one floor down the stairs. Same as above.
3) 15 Toilet squats (yes put the cover down, no one is watching!) + 15 wall push ups. Same as above.
4) 6 stair jumps (jump up) + 10 push ups + 5 burpees. Same as above.
As you can see, I have given you four different combos, pick and choose or create your own! But trust me, those 10 minutes will get you worked up in ways you can't imagine. Give it a shot and don't think because you're working, working out is not possible.
Yours Truly,
GymFreak @ 999Fitness
Most people like to find excuses when it comes to taking a time of their day to work out, because of their work. They find it hard to stay motivated and "drag" themsevles to the gym.
In my opinion, this is the first problem. People feel they "must" go to the gym, instead of doing it out of love or the right reasons. It has been a while since I updated my blog, in fact I stopped updating when I started working just 8 weeks ago, but not once since I started working - I stopped exercising. Why? I love it. I honestly look forward to train every day after work. It keeps me focused and disciplined. I, like most people, work 8 hours a day - odd hours at times - being a journalist.
However, I never allowed my job to compromise my health. Without my health, I have nothing. So I made it very clear that once the day is over, I am heading out to the gym. Of course, from time-to-time I compromise, but compromising all the time is going only to be a lose-situation-for-me, or you.
What I tend do is "prepare" my gym bag late at night - so all I have to do in the morning is put it in my car. Working out after work, works for me. Some people may enjoy to train early in the morning, do what suits you best. But my advice is - if it's available & suits your needs - pick a gym that's on your way to work/home. That way, you have no excuse to say "I don't have time to go to the gym," You do, you just passed by it!
We, in general, give so much of our time to our jobs, families, friends - all of which is important - but is giving yourself one hour a day to exercise really a burden on you? Heck, not even one hour, make that 30 minutes. It is not.
A person who cannot take care of him or herself - may never truly be able to take care of someone else.
I understand some people may not be able to go to a gym - fair enough. Therefore, use your surroundings to your advantage. All you need to do is get creative. One thing I personally do, is take "short breaks," as short as 5 minutes to sneak in some stretching and light exercises to keep the blood flowing every hour or two. We, humans are not meant to sit behind a desk for as long as we do.
Choose a place of your liking and make the time to exercise. Here are some few exercise combos that you can do in the workplace or at home that will keep your blood flowing. You can do some of the following in a stairwell or restroom (yes! I do that, too!):
1) 10 jumping jacks + 10 push ups + 10 body weights squats. Repeat each set for as many times as you can up until 10 minutes are over. NO REST!
2) Walk up one floor + 10 decline push ups (use the stairs) + walk one floor down the stairs. Same as above.
3) 15 Toilet squats (yes put the cover down, no one is watching!) + 15 wall push ups. Same as above.
4) 6 stair jumps (jump up) + 10 push ups + 5 burpees. Same as above.
As you can see, I have given you four different combos, pick and choose or create your own! But trust me, those 10 minutes will get you worked up in ways you can't imagine. Give it a shot and don't think because you're working, working out is not possible.
Yours Truly,
GymFreak @ 999Fitness
