--- title: Fitting Fitness into a Busy Life description: Learn how to balance your lifestyle by fitting fitness into your schedule. image: https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/busylife-e1365008214993.jpg --- [![Gym Source| Fit for your life](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png?width=626&height=105&name=Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png "Gym Source| Fit for your life")](https://blog.gymsource.com/) Search [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) [Search](https://www.gymsource.com/search) - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) - Menu - [Commercial](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) ### Products - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) ### Gym Source - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - Menu Item 1 - Menu Item 2 - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) ### Newsletter ### Social - - - - - - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - Fitness Spotlight - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - [Fitness Spotlight](https://blog.gymsource.com) - Fitting Fitness into a Busy Life # Fitting Fitness into a Busy Life Posted Apr 03, 2013 by Gym Source in [Fitness Tips](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/fitness-tips) , [healthy lifestyle](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/healthy-lifestyle) , [time management](https://blog.gymsource.com/tag/time-management) [![Woman Balancing Fitness, Food, and Family](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/busylife-e1365008214993-150x150.jpg?width=150&height=150&name=busylife-e1365008214993-150x150.jpg)](https://blog.gymsource.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/busylife-e1365008161674.jpg) Finding it tough to work fitness into your busy schedule? Try these time-management and exercise [strategies](http://www.botsford.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/18/7-tips-to-fit-exercise-into-a-busy-life/) to help keep it on the calendar. - Schedule your workout first thing in the morning (before life gets in the way). Fitting exercise into your morning not only ensures it gets done, but also gives you energy for the rest of your day.  Set your alarm an hour earlier (or start with 30 minutes) and do something—anything—even if it’s just walking. - Exercise at home. A home gym is an excellent place to work in fitness into your schedule. You can install a treadmill, elliptical or stationary bike—or, if you don’t have the space for a machine, get a great workout with a jump rope, resistance bands and a set of dumbbells. - Multitask when you can. Recent [studies](http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/get-up-get-out-dont-sit/) show that sitting still for long periods of time is detrimental to your health. You can read, check email and even talk on the phone while on a treadmill or stationary bike. Lifespan Fitness even offers a popular [Lifespan Treadmill Desk](http://www.lifespanfitness.com) and now a [Standing Desk Bike](http://www.lifespanfitness.com), so you can walk or pedal as you work. - Make it part of the family routine. If you have a busy family (and who doesn’t?) check out your local [YMCA](http://www.ymca.net/) for great family-friendly ideas. Plus, plan family adventures where you hike, ride bikes, swim or even try indoor rock climbing together. Want to encourage your kids to exercise? Have them join a sports team—and offer to coach! Finding time to exercise might be easier than you think. Your body will thank you! Share this story: # Recent Posts ## [May 30th, 2023 Fix Your Weakest Link: Running Are you doing well with the swimming and biking parts of your triathlon, but falling behind when it comes to running? 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