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THE FIREFIGHTER'S WORKOUT
No More Excuses - Never Miss with the Anytime Workout

You wake up refreshed, excited about the day ahead, even looking forward to the fast-paced 30 minute workout you've got in store. Despite an incredibly busy schedule, you've managed to get in 3 or 4 life-changing workouts almost every single week, but lately it's been getting increasingly difficult to find even a half an hour to exercise.

Life has a way of interfering with our best plans. The holidays are here, the kids are sick, you've got to work extra hours --all valid excuses. So how do we avoid these routine-killing, although real, reasons for not making it into the gym?

One way is damage control. When all else fails, and time and energy are on short supply, do a couple of quick sets and call it a day. A set or two of push-ups and leg raises done right before hopping into your evening shower will garner much of that pumped feeling you get after a much more longer and more arduous training session. Next workout you can get back to your normal routine.

For some, being short on available workout time is an every day occurence. Many parents find themselves around the house countless hours during the day caring for the little ones, but they rarely get more than 15 or 20 minutes of peace and quiet at a clip. To overcome this dilemma, simply put together a few "mini-workouts" (2 or 3 exercises) that you can do any time. Whenever you get a chance, just like the marine-drill sergeant shouted, "Get down and give me 20!"

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More Effective Strategies
Another simple defense is to just remain flexible. If you find that the number of days per week you manage to get in a good workout is dwindling, get a little more done each time you actually can exercise. Combine 15 minutes of cardio with 15 minutes of strength training, or circuit train (strength exercises done in an aerobic fashion), and get a two-for-one workout.

Plan ahead. As best you can, set aside time each week to workout. Let everyone in your life know how important this me time is to your physical, as well as mental well being. Don't just assume that your friends and family realize how important staying in shape is to you. In a nice way tell everbody that it better be important if it interrupts your exercise program.

Whether you miss one workout, or one month of workouts, don't let it discourage you and destroy any momentum you'd previously built. Refuse to allow one glich to creep into the next opportunity you have to train, and further sabotage your program. Workout sensibly, but let your attitude reflect your strength and dedication. Yesterday was yesterday, so drop the guilt, and focus on today.

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Don't let little excuses destroy your fitness program. Findind a way around the obstacles, instead of letting them bring your program down will make working out, work for you.

Remember to:
1. If all else fails do a set or two
2. Do a little bit whenever you can
3. If necessary, do more on fewer days
4. Plan ahead and prioritize your time
5. Forget past failures, focus on today

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