How to train on a tight schedule

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Has there ever been a time where you just felt like you’re way to busy to train?
Surely. And those times will come again!
Balancing all the things that need to be done in a day can get extremely difficult and then also packing in training…. Puh!

Now to get this straight, you definitely want to train when you’re busy! One of the best things to do to recalibrate and maybe clear your head and engage more efficient and concentrated in your work afterwards, is training!

Also, it is especially in times you’re so busy, you should make room in your schedule to train, at least to keep your current fitness level. Preventing this dent here goes a long way and doesn’t set you back in the following weeks.

But how can you squeeze training in your busy schedule?
First, it doesn’t have to be for hours long! Obviously depending on what sport you practice and goals are, your approach will differ. Either way, with the right planing and time management, it’s certainly doable!
Now, here are some options on how to incorporate your workouts or at least make it easier to fit into your busy schedule:

• Shorten your workouts. Not meaning to just cut it off at one point, but to make them more intense in the short time you got. Again here you have to be aware of your goals!

• Maybe make use of your weekends. If Weekdays get too busy, try training Saturday and Sunday and maybe only once during the week.

• Just block out time. Make it a priority or or treat it like any other important task or meeting. If you find something you don’t necessarily need to do, just replace it with training and make use of the time.

• My favorite is to combine exercises doubles or a whole circuit. I.e. performing two or more exercises back to back without a break and therefore cutting out time. It could make sense to combine altering exercises e.g. one upper body, one abs.

Here are some more straight forward ones:

• Train earlier in the morning or after all the work at night. If you think you can scrape off another hour or so off your sleep, thats a good bet. But beware, you obviously shouldn’t neglect your sleep for a bit of a workout!

• Maybe if the time u need to get to and back from the gym, give home workouts a try. Invest in some resistance bands, lighter weights, etc. and workout primarily with your body weight. Oftentimes this works really well!

Of course, keep in mind that you should vary your training throughout the week. Consider doing something for endurance, strength or any other aspect of fitness you’d like to cover and change that from time to time.

Remember, consistency is key and if its only 20-30 minutes a couple times a week! Make the most of what you got.💪

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