Hi! Just a quick post to pop in, and let you know the positive effect of planning your workouts. I’ve written about planning your workouts before, but I know a lot of people feel they don’t have time for it.
I was browsing Pinterest for some mind-blowing “no excuse” quote or picture. I found this and decided it would do with an explanation:
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Yes, one hour is four percent of your day – not a lot, but many people still feel like they can’t fit it in. How about half that? (2%) Or half of that? (Just 1%!) Case in point: Yesterday my summer officially ended. I was due back at school for meetings and room set-up. I knew my day would be hectic as Jonny and I had evening plans. I set my alarm clock for twenty minutes earlier, got up, and ran 2 easy miles outdoors.
It wasn’t the most intense workout, but I got moving, I got sweating, and I got it in. Can I tell you how good I felt when I was done? I LOVE starting my day off with a workout. I feel the benefits all.day.long. Straight after school, I came home, changed, and Jonny and I met his cousins and uncle to watch batting practice before the Cardinals game.
Kung Fu Panda from the Giants tossed Rose a ball!
Even though she’s from LA, she still bleeds Cardinal red! My parents joined us for the game, and unfortunately, the Redbirds got creamed. Oh well, it was a nice night nevertheless.
My point of the post is this: I was gone for 14 hours during the day, but I still managed to get in a quick workout. 20 minutes is nothing compared to the 24 hours each day gives us. Today will be another exceptionally long day, but I’m planning on going to another CrossFit Intro class this evening, after I wake up and run my one-mile in the morning. Plan for it. Fit it in. Get it done. No excuses.
Do you plan for your workouts? Do you make it a priority?
Preach on!!! If we can’t fit a FULL workout in, we can break them up. Do what we can. JUST MOVE! No excuses is right. Way to be an example!
AGREED!! Something is better than nothing!
Yes! Yes! Yes! Huge priority in my life to MOVE everyday throughout the day!
LOVE IT!
love that statistic! (:
It sure puts things in perspective!
Thanks for posting this today. Didn’t get much sleep two nights ago and was planning on working out this morning. I didn’t feel like going to the gym this morning but after reading your post, how could I not fit in a workout? So, I remembered your ladder workout on the beach and did it this morning, was feeling a little ambitious, so I added 125 crunches at the end of the ladder! Hope you had a great first day back!
AH! Love this!!!! Good work, lady!!
I always work out in the morning because I know if I don’t do it then, I will lose motivation throughout the day! I usually also have a tentative plan for what types of exercise I will be doing that day!
YES! I always have much better success when I have a plan… particularly on strength training days!
Such truth! Way to go, I think excuses are what get in peoples way in those cases. Glad you got to enjoy the game!
People have waaaay too many excuses… Just get it done!
Love this!! I never realized one hour is 4% of our day.. and I’m an accountant and supposedly good with numbers, HA. It is so true after a work out you just feel 10000x better than if you hadn’t done it. My boyfriend is obsessed with Crossfit and since I teach so much Zumba, I have not gone w/ him yet.. how are you liking it? I really want to try it!
OMG I am LOVING CrossFit!! Granted, it’s just the intro classes right now so it’s a lot slower pace than a full hour long class, but I am totally loving the moves at the WODs!
Great post, Linz! I have learned that I have to treat my workouts like any other committment in my day. I put them in my planner and stick to them. This has helped me to keep up with workouts during wedding planning, a honeymoon, pregnancy, and the early weeks of having a baby, and now as a healthcare executive and mama of an active toddler.
Yes, I treat them like a committment, too! I wouldn’t cancel on a friend last minute because I was too tired or too whatever, so same holds true with working out – great philosophy!! And VERY impressive you stayed true to your workouts during those busy times in your life!!
TRUE. You can make it work. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it!
Exactly!!
So awesome that pablo threw her a ball, love it!
She was VERY excited!
I LOVE this!!! NICE job on waking up early to get a run in. You’re inspiring!!
This morning it was just a mile, but it was a happy mile to start my day off right! (Had to save myself for tonight’s CF!)
Great job with the run! Even on extremely busy days, I think everyone can squeeze in 15-20 minutes for a workout.
Agreed! 15 – 20 minutes is NOTHING in the grand scheme!
100% agree. I’ve been planning my days around my workouts for years and it’s easy. It’s such a priority that it makes everything better. I always try to encourage people who want to get started and feel overwelmed. Great post! This is my first time visiting your blog, glad to have found it via Fitfluential. –Ericka @ The Sweet Life (sweetlifeericka.com)
Hi Ericka! Thanks for stopping by! I feel like my making workouts a priority is easy, too, and one that has innumerable benefits!! If it’s planned, then I’ll do it!
AWESOME post – where was this yesterday when I skipped my workout.
hehe natural rest days are fine too!
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Good girl! I love this post! It’s great hunnie <3 I always plan too
Proud of you
Thanks, Meg! xoxo
Love this! Nothing beats a quick and efficient morning workout! Leaves you feeling revived, rejuvenated and ready to conquer the day
Well done for sticking to your plan. Love that feeling of accomplishment!
Totally agree!! Get er done!
Great Post! I hold myself accountable by scheduling my workouts in the calendar on my phone:)
Great idea!!
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