Plan your workouts into your weekly routine. If you don\u2019t, it won\u2019t happen. Literally write your exercise time into your diary and commit to it but make sure it\u2019s realistic too. Make use of technology like smart phones and email calendars to help you mange your time more efficiently.<\/p>\n
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2. Train little and often<\/strong><\/p>\n If you can\u2019t find three one-hour slots in your diary there\u2019s nothing wrong with splitting your workouts up. Little and often is the key and you\u2019ll get better results from doing five 25 minute workouts than two one-hour workouts, provided you\u2019re training with enough intensity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3. High intensity workouts<\/strong><\/p>\n For the best results, forget traditional cardio workouts of moderate intensity for longer durations and go for high intensity interval training for 20 minutes instead. Interval training involves short bursts of high intensity effort followed by a short rest period \u2013 this pattern is typically repeated over 20 minute sessions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 4. Vary your workouts<\/strong><\/p>\n Variety is the spice of life, and the key to motivation. Stay motivated and keep your body challenged by adding as much variety to your workouts as possible. Split your workouts into different muscle groups and cardio\/weights sessions instead of trying to fit everything into one session e.g. train biceps and triceps on one day, chest and back on another, legs on another and cardio on two other days. You should be able to get through each of these sessions in 25 minutes if you push yourself hard enough.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. Do what you can<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t get too hung up on exercise myths. It\u2019s irrelevant if it\u2019s better to train at certain times of the day if it doesn\u2019t fit in with your lifestyle. Listen to your body too; if you feel you get more out of doing weights rather than cardio in the mornings, or vice versa, then do it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 6. Don\u2019t neglect a healthy diet<\/strong><\/p>\n Exercising without watching what you eat will only make life harder and prevent you from achieving the results you want. Manageable steps like:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n So there you have it \u2013 you have the power to control how fitness can become part of your busy lifestyle. It\u2019s about knowing your body and knowing when you\u2019ll be able to manage a session of exercise in. Go forth and conquer.<\/p>\n\n
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