When it comes to consistent exercise, one of the biggest barriers (excuses) I hear from clients is “I have no time”.  We have all been guilty of using this excuse from time to time – pun intended – but in reality we are more than likely rationalizing other reasons why we skip a workout.  It is easy to say you don’t have time when in reality you don’t want to miss your favorite television show.  Or it is easier to say you don’t have time to exercise instead of motivating yourself at the end of a long day to workout.  Or you can justify ignoring your exercise program altogether by falsely claiming you have no time.

Time is not the problem…motivation, commitment and prioritization are the culprits.  Once you find the motivation to be committed to your exercise program, you will make YOURSELF a priority and find the time each day to exercise!

This blog focuses on the reality of fitting fitness into everyday life.  Sure we have distractions (lack of motivation, injuries, career, family, etc) that will stand in the way of meeting our fitness goals, but if we equip ourselves with tools to overcome these barriers, we will be much more successful in the end.  As you keep reading, you will find three “pocket” workouts that you can literally print off and keep in your pocket.  These workouts are unique in that you don’t need any exercise equipment at all.  Most people think they need all the fancy equipment a gym has to offer in order to get a good workout.  Of course having access to these nice amenities helps in achieving a great workout, but in all reality you only need one thing to get in shape…YOU.  Your body is an amazing machine and when needed, it can double as a multi-functional, self-contained gym!

The following “pocket” workouts are designed to last about 10 minutes each and they can be performed virtually anywhere.  Of course use your personal judgment, doing jumping jacks and pushups in the middle of a meeting with your boss may not be the right time to do your “pocket” workout!  Each routine was designed for individuals with a moderate level of fitness.  Next week I will design “pocket” workouts for beginners, so stay tuned!