Tips on how to make exercise part of your day

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Exercise is just as important as other physiologic needs. Even if weight loss is not the goal, exercise improves quality of life and keeps us healthy. This is great - for those who like exercise, and have plenty of extra time for it. So what about the rest of us?

Don’t easily get discouraged.

People look at exercise as the least priority of daily activities, considering it to be time consuming. The good news is that you do not have to set aside hours of your day for exercise. Proof of the matter is that the longest standing requirement of 30 minutes daily can be divided into shorter intervals. The American Diabetes Association suggests fitting 3 ten-minute intervals of work out into your day. 

Keep in mind that the ideal remains to be an ideal. It would be great when all of us set aside time to exercise daily. Perfection in real life may not be possible and not all situations are ideal. The important thing is to make the most of what you do have, and to exert your best effort. 

Don’t feel frustrated with yourself on days when you have little or no time at all for exercise. Don’t give up because your schedule does not permit perfect amount of time. A little amount of exercise is better than no exercise at all. Say, you have 10 minutes extra time today, then that’s all you can for today. Make up for lost time of exercise tomorrow or whenever you got time. If you can fit in 30 minutes tomorrow, that is also great. Focus on doing what works for you instead of trying to force more time than your schedule allows.

Jump start your day

Some celebrities proudly say that they do 500 or 700 sit-ups everyday that helped them achieve their well-sculpted abs. The number of sit-ups does not apply to everybody. You don’t need to be a sit-up queen to tone your body. Be realistic enough and see if you can manage just 2 minutes in the morning before you start your day, or squeeze in a few minutes of a Pilates-based core exercise. You may not get that toned midrib section like celebrities but it is still a progress.

It is usual to just stand while brushing your teeth? Why not do a couple of quick squats to get a little more leg exercise? Not only are you taking care of your dental health, you are also toning your lower body with this powerful workout.

Step up your daily activities

The most overlooked exercise that proves to be very simple that anybody can do is to walk. Why not take a few flights of stairs instead of taking an elevator. That is, if you have time to spare. You can also park your car farther from the store or your office. You could even save time looking for a vacant spot by not hunting for a space for the closest spot. Keep in mind to find ways to incorporate walking into your daily activities. Every little bit of calories burned goes a long way.

Walk a little quicker when you go to places. Brisk walk helps burn more calories compared to leisurely walking. When you move quicker, it will elevate your heart rate thus giving you more benefits. You can also reach your destination quicker than the usual pace of walk that you do.

Multi-task while doing chores

Nobody, if not for a few people, loves to do chores. The secret on accomplishing fitness goals is not to think of exercising as a daily chore. Exercise can actually be something that makes your chores more bearable. Chores can be a good opportunity for you to do leg workout or arm work out depending on the type of chore. Try to do squats, jogging in place, or anything that gets you moving while you do your chores.

Get into groove! You can dance and have fun while doing aerobics. It is a fun thing to do that makes most any chore seems to finish quicker. Dancing is one of those forms of exercise that you can do at almost anytime. You can dance while you are waiting spin-drying your laundry, or even while cooking dinner.

Unwind and relax

It is bliss when you finally relax after a strenuous hard day’s work. Why not fit a few minutes of exercise during commercial breaks. You can push ups, sit-ups, squats, or even jog in place. Small hand weights can also be a “commercial boredom buster” tool that lets you do some light weight lifting during your favorite program.

If stress is wearing you out. Try doing yoga! Nothing beats yoga as a stress reliever. You will find yoga to be relaxing by loosening your tight muscles.

Your body will surely thank you when you are physically active and have a well balanced diet. Exercising when and how you can is better than not exercising at all. Work with your schedule and find ways to add a little more exercise into your daily routine.

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