…“I really want to workout, but I just can’t find the time”. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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…“I really want to workout, but I just can’t find the time”.
I know what it’s like juggling a busy schedule, and that’s why I want to share with you an effective planning and time-management strategy that works for my clients and for me.
If you want to make exercise a priority, then you have to treat it like everything else that’s important to you. And that means putting it in your schedule! If something is scheduled, it’s more likely to get done!
Whatever you do, don’t wait until “life slows down” to start making your health a priority. Because here’s the thing about life, it will always be busy; it just looks or feels different at various stages and seasons.
What you use (paper notebook, calendar on your refrigerator, digital calendar on your phone, etc) to schedule your events/activities is not important. However, it needs to be something you’re comfortable using and can reference on a daily basis.
Now, when it comes to the logistics of scheduling and planning your workouts, I’m a HUGE fan of “theming your workout days”. Here’s how it works:
1. Get Specific Instead of saying, "I’m going to workout 3-5 times a week", you need to get really specific. Identify the various components that you want to include in your workout regimen. By doing this you’ll dissect “working out” into manageable activities to focus on.
2. Theme Your Days Determine a weekly frequency for each activity, and designate a specific day(s) to perform each workout activity.
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"Day-theming" Workout Schedule (Example):
Sunday- Rest day Monday- Strength day Tuesday- Cardio day & Core Wednesday- Cardio day & Core Thursday- Strength day Friday- Rest day Saturday- Outdoor Activity/Cardio day (Daily- Mobility)
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3. Review & Schedule At the beginning of each week review your calendar and coordinate your workouts with all your other activities/events. Designate a specific time and place for your workouts — don’t get in the habit of hoping that you’ll have time at the end of the day to “squeeze in a quick workout”, because chances are you (like me) won’t have the energy or willpower to do it. Remember, if something is scheduled, it’s more likely to get done!
Scheduling your workouts in this way is super effective because it sets you up for success by removing resistance, indecision, and potential overwhelm. When Monday rolls around you know it’s time to eat your spinach for breakfast (wink wink) because it’s “strength training” day.
Adventure awaits, be ready for it!
Kristen
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I’ve created a FREE Week Planner template for you to “theme your workout days”. Give it a try for a few weeks, schedule your workouts, and I let me know how it goes.
You could also apply this concept to other reoccurring weekly tasks (house chores, meal planning, etc).
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Are you looking for workout plans that include all the essential components (cardio, strength, stability, and mobility training) for hiking fitness? If so, click below to learn more about my training program HIKE-ABILITY.
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Disclaimer: All information, content, and material (including associated text, videos, and links) on this website is provided in good faith and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. All exercise has inherent risks. Before beginning any type of exercise, please consult your health care provider.
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