Exercise - Get It Wherever You Can

We're all busy. "I'm too busy to get to the gym" doesn't count as an excuse for not exercising. "I'm too tired" doesn't really work either. And in these very tough economic times, "I can't afford the gym anymore" is commonly heard, but, once again, doesn't really work as a reason not to work out.

I haven't been to my gym for my own workout in almost two weeks, but I've gotten plenty of exercise: I did some spinning for Cycle for Survival 2 weeks ago, I've been chopping and stacking lots of wood, shoveling, skiing, cleaning my house....

You don't need an hour at the gym; you don't even need a gym. It's great if you've got the time & access to a gym, but it's not necessary in order to be healthy.

Take advantage of what the weather or your life brings to you. Get some exercise from your daily routine. Just do what you do at a high enough intensity that you get your heart pumping & start breathing a little harder.
*rake the leaves instead of blowing them into your neighbor's yard.
*shovel the snow (or go out & help the kid you've paid to clear your walk)
*do some squats while you're on the phone or drying your hair.
*walk your dog at a little brisker pace - it will be good for both of you.
*instead of carrying everything up the stairs at once, make a few trips up & down the stairs.
*chase your kids (or your cat).
*put on some music & dance while you're dusting the living room - come on, you know you want to. It doesn't matter if it's country, swing, or some of that fine 70s funk, get down!

Just get moving!

Julie