Exercising with Little Time

3 Comments

Americans collectively weigh more than people in other countries. One could argue that this is because of capitalism. We all strive to make money, and of course, time is money. So if we spend less time in the office, and more time in the gym and outside, how can we be making money? We can’t. But what about people who cannot stand the thought of putting on the office pounds? What about the people who have held on to healthy values but simply do not have the hours to invest in a health regime? Fortunately, with some good planning, even the busiest of individuals can enjoy the benefits of a healthy lifestyle without investing all of the time that “meatheads” do.

First, it’s helpful to join a gym. Sure this costs money, but having all the equipment will really help you get a quick workout in. Plus, it should motivate you to pay for it. Here is an outline to a thirty minute workout that will keep you in great shape and get you home before bedtime.

Step 1. Quick cardio:

Jump on a piece of equipment that works the entire body. This means something like a rowing machine, or an elliptical machine. I’m personally a fan of the elliptical machines. Stair climbers are also great. Whatever the workout is, keep it going at a fairly quick pace – the goal is to last about fifteen minutes. This will allow you to break a sweat, get your heart rate up, and going throughout your workout without taking a long time or tiring you out.

Step 2. Lightweight training:

Next, head over to the weight area. If you aren’t a heavy lifter, don’t worry about it. Even light lifting is a great way to improve the way you look and feel. Do some bicep curls, some kind of chest exercise, and a shoulder press. Also, do something for your legs and lower body. Maybe a leg or calf press. Spend a quick ten minutes giving your muscles a work over. Do not rest between sets. Instead, move from machine to machine. If you’d rather not lift, do some push ups and pull ups.

Finally, do some stretching and abs. Spend about five minutes doing some fairly intense ab work. This will leave you feeling great right before you leave the gym. If your gym has it, hit the steam room. It’s a great way to wind down and relax after a workout.

You may also look to check out these tips if you are too busy for exercise.

Photo Credit: Gandhu & Sarah

Featured Information

This post deals with:

bicep curls, chest exercise, elliptical machine, elliptical machines, rowing machine, shoulder press, stair climbers

... and focuses on:

Exercise

Posted by Lazy Man on September 19, 2008 in Exercise.

Previous: 5 Common Health Hazards In Your Home
Next: Three Things Running Can Teach Us About Personal Finance