Staying fit with a busy schedule

One of the most common excuses for lack of exercise is being too busy and although that might sound like a valid reason, staying fit with a busy schedule is not as difficult as it seems. Really, it isn’t rocket science. I totally get it, there aren’t enough hours in the day but with a little creativity and prioritization, it will feel less challenging. Even if that means you need to do your workout in the comfort of your own home (or a hotel room).

“If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.”

You may view exercise as intangible but it is actually critical for our health. It is important that we love ourselves and treat our body to exercise frequently. Public health guidelines say that we should get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days but a new study revealed it might need to be even more if you’re working a desk job.

Fit fitness in your list of to-dos with these 5 digital training guides:

1. NTC (Nike Training Club) App: Choose from 100+ workouts. Challenge yourself with a huge variety of all-new workouts from Nike Trainers and athletes, including 15-minute options. App includes instructional audio and video clips to help you master the technique. There’s even music if that’s your thing. It gets better, this app is free.
2. BBG (Bikini Body Guide) Sweat with Kayla App: Created by Kayla Itsines, the app is so much more than just an app, it is a community of millions of women all out to support and encourage each other. The workouts require little to no equipment and most workouts are just 28 minutes. It also includes 5 new recipes a day and includes nutritional guidance. The app offers a free trial but does include a monthly fee once that is up. Check out #bbgcommunity for awesome progress photos!
3. Fusion Fitness “Sweat Lab Series” YouTube Channel: Shock your body with these 5-10 minute workouts. Use these body specific videos to tone, tighten and strengthen. Stack some of these workouts and you’re looking at a total body blast that you can do at home with little to no equipment. If you dig it, they’ve got full workouts for sale here.
4. Workouts on toneitup.com: Katrina Scott and Karena Dawn, the founders of the Tone It Up fitness and health brand, have taken the world by storm with their fun, energetic, girlfriend-to-girlfriend approach to getting in shape. To them, being fit isn’t just about looking smokin’ hot in a bikini, but a whole-body, whole-life way of being that starts with respecting your body and taking care of your beautiful, amazing self, inside and out. Get started with some of their free workout videos, or get on track with their monthly challenges, retreats and nutrition plans.
5. Online yoga classes from oneOeight.com: Founded by @YogaGirl Rachel Brathen, oneOeight is an online yoga studio that allows you to customize your yoga experience.