Don't have enough time to exercise?

We never seem to have enough hours in the day....between working, household chores and general life the hours in a day fly by and before we know it, it is time for bed. Here are some simple ways that you could incorporate exercise into your day.

Change your morning commute into a workout

Can you run or walk to work? Or if you catch the bus, can you get off a few stops early so you can walk the rest of the way? We spend so many hours sitting in transport and traffic these days, it would be an ideal time, if possible to incorporate some exercise. Whilst this may not suitable for everyone, it could be an easy way to fit exercise in. If your dropping the kids to school, can you park a few streets away and walk there. Saves the hassle of school drop off and pick up time traffic. 

Sneak in a walk at lunch time

A quick walk at lunch time is a simple way to fit in some exercise and improve your productivity at work. Ever feel that after lunch slump, where all you want to do is sleep? A walk around the block can easily help refresh you, making the afternoons more achievable.

Take the stairs

Ditch the elevator and take the stairs. To target the gluteal muscles, try two steps at a time, if you can do so safely.  

Workout at work

Seems silly but not all exercises need to be done in a gym. Pelvic floor exercises, squats, lunges...the list goes on. Ideally at work, you should be having a break every 20 minutes! That's right...20 minutes. This is only a short break, standing up, quick stretch, then once sitting back down, refreshing your posture. 

Meeting a friend for coffee?

Why not change up those coffee dates for a walk along the beach or local park. Do a fitness class together instead?

Watching TV at night time?

Use the TV ad breaks to do...squats, sit ups, triceps dips, pelvic floor exercises, use household items as weights for biceps curls. The tv ad's are a perfect time and length to fit in some exercise.

Around the house

There are many occasions around the home that you can easily incorporate exercise. When hanging out the washing, try doing a squats. Waiting for the kettle to boil or making dinner, try doing calf raises. Washing your hair in the shower, a perfect time for pelvic floor exercises. Talking on the phone, try a walk squat.