Too busy driving your kids around for activities? Always working overtime? Can\u2019t afford a pricey gym? Or, is $100 a week for yoga classes keeping you at home? Not enough time and not enough money are two of the top excuses people use for not prioritizing physical fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The truth is, a commitment to better physical fitness doesn\u2019t have to be a time or a wallet buster. So with the New Year right around the corner, why not join the hoards of Americans who commit each year to making themselves more healthy. And even consider going a step above and sticking<\/a> to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finding The Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are each day you have a space of 30 minutes that you can set aside for some exercise, whether it\u2019s before work or after. It is important to find a time and commit to it, at least three times a week to get started. By scheduling<\/a> your fitness, you\u2019ll be more likely to stick to the routine..<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some other tips to help you find the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exercise on a budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s plenty of opportunities for exercising on a budget that don\u2019t require an expensive gym membership or expensive class fees. Here are some options to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strength Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: Lifting weights or objects around the house, resistance band exercises<\/a>, use your own body to do squats, push-ups, jumping jacks and planks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits: Helps you lose weight and keep it off, makes you stronger, aids in disease prevention, beneficial for bone health and decreases muscle loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Kettlebells $35, Resistance Band $8<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flexibility Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: Balance training, stretching with use of an exercise ball, yoga, tai chi, and pilates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits: Decreases muscle tension, improves range of motion, and helps prevent injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Balance Trainer $55, Exercise Ball $22<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aerobic Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples: Brisk walking, hiking, jumping rope, bike riding, running, dancing, cross country skiing, and kickboxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Benefits: Increases your confidence, emotional stability, memory and brain function. Reduces your risk of Type II diabetes and heart disease, improves your immune function, and lowers your blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: Exercise Bike $130, Jump Rope $10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cost: You can find free yoga classes<\/a> online, as well as meditation programs. Or find<\/a> an affordable swimming class near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have the ability to make the time and you truly don\u2019t need much money to get in daily fitness. Creating a fitness plan and making it part of your life has many benefits that should be too tempting to resist such as more energy, stronger relationships, better sleep and happier moods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s time to start your workout, so get moving!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Too busy driving your kids around for activities? Always working overtime? Can\u2019t afford a pricey gym? Or, is $100 a week for yoga classes keeping you at home? Not enough time and not enough money are two of the top excuses people use for not prioritizing physical fitness. The truth is, a commitment to better … <\/p>\n