Medina County Gazette article from September 2012

 

No Time To Workout? 

Summer is over and fall is here.  Our normal routine is back and scheduling time to work out seems daunting!  With all the demands on our time, it seems impossible to squeeze in ten minutes, let alone the typical hour of a class.  But you CAN do it.

First, jot down your daily routine and note what you are doing with each hour.  Most people usually see that there are “deadzone” times.  Television, computer and texting/phone time that could be used to workout.  

Everyone needs downtime so devote an hour or so to relaxing.  Beyond that hour, schedule a 15 minute workout.  Do a portion of a fun workout video. Go for a neighborhood walk or jog around your yard.  List a few strength moves and do three sets of 15 of each exercise during the commercials of a favorite show.  Don’t expect to do a marathon, just start small.  At first, aim for 2 or 3 times per week.  Or, try a local class once per week.

Working out is fun!  Start slow and focus on your successes.  Once you catch the fitness bug, your workout will take precedence and you’ll be amazed that it was ever an issue.

Lisa Campbell
Owner of Balance Strength Personal Training and Fitness
www.Balance-Strength.com