Excuse me sir, do you happen to have the time?

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Last week I talked about different ways you can motivate yourself to hit the gym. That means you have the time but are simply being a little bit of a lazy butt and not pushing yourself to exercise. But what if you just can't seem to find the time. Sometimes your just super, extra, crazy, insanely, unbelievably busy (like me!) and you really cannot find time to squeeze in even the shortest workout.


FitSugar posted a fantastic article today called 5 tips for finding time to exercise. If your one of those busy bees who is always running on a tight schedule, this article may be just what you need. Check out the link to read the entire article, but if your as busy as you say you are (wink wink,) then here are the five tips:

• Go during lunch. Swap out a leisurely lunch with a power workout a few times a month, and you'll be able to add a quick session into your day. If you're pressed for time, dry shampoo, face wipes, and an organized gym bag can keep your locker room time short and sweet.
• Put it on your calendar. Blocking out time on your calendar will help you schedule around your workout instead of just thinking you'll have time to fit in it in and then not being able to.
• Make a date with a friend. You know that exercise buddies can be the key to a keeping you accountable in your fitness routine, so if you feel you're in need of some catching-up time, then try scheduling a tennis session or a jog around the park with a friend instead of brunch or drinks.
• Make it short and sweet. There are many ways to fit in a 20-minute session that gets your heart pumping, including working out at home or going for a quick run. When we asked you, you had more creative ways to squeeze in some exercise. FitSugar readerGummiBears likes to break out the jump rope, while trinachka multitasks with free weights on the stair-climber.
• Change your bedtime. If you find yourself wasting the end of your day on mindless TV, going to sleep a little earlier could be just what you need to wake up early enough to exercise before the craziness of the day begins.

I hope these tips help you find a way to manage your time and sneak in a little bit of cardio or toning when you have a couple minutes to spare. Healthy living and exercise aren't things you can skip or push to the back burner. In order to live a longer, happier life, you must keep your body feeling great and fueled well. Pairing the right about exercise with a proper diet is all you need to help you feel better each day and to stay more alert, focused and efficient throughout your daily activities.