Staying Fit In A Busy World
Many of us juggle more than one job or have small children to care for at home and our lives are so hectic that it can be difficult to find the time to stay fit. If you would like to stay fit but just can’t seem to find the time here are some simple steps that may make a fitness goal seem more reachable if you have a busy lifestyle.
One simple step to take is playing with the kids or if you have none of your own, take some time to play with the neighborhood kids in a simple game of hoops or throwing a baseball or football around in the yard. Shooting baskets, biking up and down the street, or throwing a ball for 30 minutes can give your body the needed exercise and gets you out into the fresh air for a while. Even if you can’t do 30 minutes, whatever time you can spend, even 5 or 10 minutes will still do your body good.
Another good fitness step involves taking a walk after supper. Take your dog, kids or the entire family with you and make it a fun time of sharing. If you want to make your walk a little more intensive try doing some running in place, jumping jacks or lunges every so often. If you have really small children give them a ride in a jogging stroller.
Don’t forget the most obvious step and that is to do some housework such as sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming. These chores can burn some serious calories!
Take the stairs the next time you are tempted to take an elevator ride. Climbing stairs is good for your leg muscles and your heart.
If you take the bus home from work, try getting off several stops earlier and walk the rest of the way home.
If you are watching TV, instead of just sitting there, do some sit-ups, or push-ups, yoga or Pilates while you watch your movie or TV program.
If you have a job where you sit most of the day, make sure that during your breaks you get outside and go for a brisk, short walk.
Start your day by putting on your favorite music and do a little dancing to get your blood circulating. If you have an aerobics routine do that too.
If you find yourself on the phone and on hold, make good use of the time by doing some stretching or light yoga. You can also do this while in the kitchen waiting for something to boil on the stove
There are a lot of outdoor activities that you can do in the garden or yard work. Pull some weeds, or prune dead trigs off bushes. Go ahead and wash your car, or mow the lawn. Even doing something like reorganizing a close can be a form of exercise.
