WARNING!! Always seek
advice of a Medical Doctor before starting, or making changes in your diet or exercise program.In today's fast paced world, sometimes it can be challenging to find time to get to gym to workout. I am sure you have heard many people say, "There just aren't enough hours in day." The number one excuse for not training on a regular basis is not being able to find time.
Ninety nine percent of all excuses are not valid! If you are serious about getting in shape, if it is a top priority, nothing will get in way of you achieving your goal. If you want something bad enough, it is amazing what you will do to get it. Here are a few things you can do to eliminate "I don't have time" excuse.
1. Get up an hour earlier, or stay up an hour later. Dedicate this extra hour of time to training and achieving your fitness goals. Fact: Most people spend more time sleeping than they need to. Eight or nine hours of sleep can be great, but by no means necessary to maintain your health and let you feel good.
Personally, I find it easier and more effective to get up an hour earlier and train first thing in morning for two reasons. Training first thing in morning increases your metabolism and keeps you burning calories at an increased rate throughout day. Another great reason to train first thing is to eliminate possibility of procrastination and blowing off a workout. By end of day, last thing in world you want to do after a long day of work and responsibility is workout. Getting your training in first thing will also increase your energy level and make you feel good about yourself. It gives you a sense of accomplishment which will help you tackle rest of your day and insane schedule with a smile.
I am sure that at least one "morning person" reading this said to themselves, "Get up an hour earlier, he must be out of his mind!" Even if you get up half an hour earlier, this equates to three and a half hours of exercise time a week that you didn't have before. With only investing a half hour a day, you can get quick, noticeable results.
2. Put together a home exercise program for those days you just can't get to gym. For about $150.00, you can buy some dumbbells, a bench, and a floor mat for abdominal training. Although you can not get as thorough a workout as you could in a health club - it's better than nothing! Herschel Walker, a pro football player, has one of best physiques around and he has never touched a weight! His workout consists of push-ups, sit-ups, and cardiovascular exercise. You can get great results sticking to basics. Remember, consistency and intensity are your key ingredients for success.
