In today’s world, there are so many different responsibilities that we carry every day. Life is fast-paced, and things change all the time. We have jobs, families, and our health to worry about.
Your family and your career likely (and hopefully) take precedent over fitness. Fitness and health are often put to the side when we have to balance other important things in our life, understandably so.
Heath is still important. Exercise and healthy eating have been shown time and time again to improve quality of life in people of all ages and demographics. But how do you find the time?
Rigid scheduling is one way. If you’re disciplined and have your priorities in line, working out at the exact same time every single day can get boring. It also isn’t very versatile; it can’t be modified quickly to fit something new that comes up.
Here are some tips for making your fitness schedule more flexible:
1) Have a FRAMEWORK for your long-term goals
Create a personal guide that’s based on your long-term fitness goal. Set a date for when you want to reach that goal. Then, talk with an FNS Coach about what you need to do to get there and schedule an InBody composition scan.
Depending on your goal, our coaches will let you know how much you should eat and exercise every week, based on your InBody results. Be realistic and honest with yourself. If you don’t think you can commit to five days of workouts per week, start with two.
Once you talk to your coach, you’ll have a framework for exactly what you need to do and how long it will take to reach your goals.
2) Plan by weeks
Once you have your framework clear, think about how many times you can work out per week instead of saying you’ll do it on a certain day. Think about what you want to eat every week. At the start of each week, plan which days you’re going to work out based on your schedule.
In general, you’ll probably find yourself in a rhythm and your days will largely remain the same week to week. This type of planning allows you to make changes on a weekly basis. When your life changes, your schedule will be able to change with it while it keeps you on the path to success.
3) Try online fitness
The gym really isn’t something that everybody loves, and that’s fine! If you’re not a gym person, you should give online workouts a chance.
As an FNS Athlete, you have access to the FNS Online Training Center. We have live virtual classes as well as prerecorded workouts that will give you the same results as the gym, without leaving your house.
Many people see fantastic results with virtual classes. They’re fun, challenging, require little to no equipment, and you can do them anywhere. They’re great options if you’re constantly on the go, if you feel intimidated by the gym, or if you just don’t want to leave the house.
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