10 Ways to Make Time for Your Workout

1. GET UP EARLIER
Yes, we all tend to burn the candle at both ends. Or we have good intentions on going to bed a bit earlier, but 'things' just seem to continue to use up our time. Designate a specific time you are going to go to bed, and commit to it. Let the people you live with know what your plan is, and ask for their support. Chances are good, they could also use some more zzzz's as well.  It can be catchy, and a healthy thing for the whole clan.


2. WATCH LESS TELEVISION
According to Nielson Media Researchs latest report, the average American household watches 8 hours and 15 minutes of television in a 24 hour period. Whoa, that comes out to something like 9 years of a persons life by the time they reach 65 years of age. Double whoa!!!! Look how much of that time could be used elsewhere.

3. GO ON A FACEBOOK 'DETOX'

Ahaha, sounds funny, doesn't it. I don't know about you, but I find time can quickly pass by if I don't pay attention to it. How many times have you gotten on Facebook, "just for a minute", to find yourself still sitting there hours later? Just try timing yourself. One of my daughters mentioned something that really struck a cord with me, she said, "Mom, I decided to only be on Facebook for 10 minutes a day. The time I spend seeing what everyone else is up too, and replying, well, I'm missing out on the people in my own home, and they're the people who are the most important to me". I was touched. While visiting with another daughter last week at her apartment, I noticed on their wall calendar a "Fast", what was unusual is that it was a Facebook Fast, for her and her roomies, and anyone else in their building who wanted to take the challenge. They felt Facebook was taking away from too much of their study time. I was impressed. She hasn't been on Facebook all this week, go girl!


4. BUDGET TIME - AS IN MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE FOR EACH DAY ON THE COMPUTER
Some of us will find this harder to do than others, if your job requires you to be on the computer. If you have the freedom of choice though, go for it. Let's face it, anyone can spend 9 years or more of their life surfing the internet, easily.


5. TALK LESS - WORK OUT MORE
Save visits for lunch engagements, or other get togethers. Besides your workout will become that much more intense effective, and efficient. Ditto the rest between sets.


6. LIVE MORE THAN A 20 MINUTE DRIVE FROM YOUR GYM - CONSIDER CHANGING LOCATIONS
There are gyms in many areas these days, depending on where you live. Check out what's available in your area. You might be pleasantly surprised. In the snow, that 20 minute drive can turn into 40 minutes. Or in some cases, when the weather is bad, streets are in poor condition, people skip the gym all together. Find something that works for you. Save fuel. Save time. More workout time. Less stress. May even save money, lol.


7. HAVE YOUR W/O GEAR BAG, CLOTHES READY THE NIGHT BEFORE
This will save you the time of wandering around aimlessly in the dark trying to find your other shoe, clothes, etc. Have your water bottle, post-workout meal, everything you need ready to roll.


8. DESIGNATE A SPECIFIC TIME FOR YOUR WORKOUT - SCHEDULE IT APPROPRIATELY ON  YOUR CALENDAR
Treat as you would an important appointment. Put in in your calendar, planner, on your schedule. Have arrangements made for your kids if you need to, schedule meetings, etc., around your time. Stick with it. 


9. BREAK UP YOUR WORKOUT INTO SECTIONS IF YOU NEED TO
Sure walking, running stairs at work during a 10-15 minute break. A brisk walk during lunch, 20 minutes here and there are far better than no minutes anywhere. You might be surprised at how much you can accomplish in just a few minutes. 'Tight' Body people already realize this, it's amazing!!!


10. INVEST IN A GOOD SET OF BANDS, DVD'S, EXERCISE BALL, AND WEIGHTS
So your babysitter didn't show up? No worries, take out your bands, throw in a DVD, use your ball and weights. These items are relatively inexpensive when purchasing them a bit at a time. If I were to invest in a particular order, it would be: bands, DVD's, ball, weights. Look for 'Tight's' DVD's soon!!!!!!!


As you can see, there are many ways to cut some time here and there, perhaps several places. 


Have a super workout!