Words of Wisdom

My client Ester has more energy at 89 than most people do at 29.  How, I asked her, have you managed to stay so healthy and fit throughout your life?

She replied that no matter how busy she is, she always manages to find a few 10 or 15 minute “windows” throughout the day to exercise. (She also mentioned something about wine, but that’s a topic for another blog.)

Among all of the excuses we hear for not exercising, “no time” is by far the most common..  That’s because we’re often seeking out large blocks of time – an hour or longer – to go to the pool or the gym.  Once you factor in all of the transition time – parking the car, changing clothes, showering afterward, driving home, the prospect seems overwhelming.

In busy times, try focusing on short segments of exercise.  Here’s how:

1. Take three 10-minute walks during the day – first thing in the morning, with lunch or a coffee break, after dinner, or whenever you can spare just 10 minutes.  I promise it will give you more energy than spending 10 minutes responding to email.
2. Incorporate at least two stretching routines – optimally once in the morning and another before going to bed each night.
3. Add a simple 15-minute workout consisting of push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks or jogging in place. You don’t always need a gym to get a good workout!

These are just a few ideas of some things you can do. Continue to check out the blog and I will add more simple exercise routines that will help you burn calories and feel great!

Joey Smith
ACE-certified Personal Trainer
734.747.0123