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How to Exercise When You’re Busy or Tired
There are two main reasons people don’t exercise: They’re “too busy” or “too tired.”
And so they find it hard to make time for exercise.
But if you’re reading this, it means you think exercising is important.
Maybe you’re trying to lose weight or grow more muscle. Or you want to improve your fitness because you’re tired of chasing after your breath every time you climb the stairs.
We all need to exercise. That’s one of the few things you can say about everyone. We need food, sleep, and movement. Those are the essentials of a good life.
Science has shown that exercise also improves your focus and energy. Which helps a lot when your day is packed with activities.1
Here’s the key to exercising even when you’re too busy or tired: Do what you can, not what you wish to do.
People often miss their workouts because they decide they can’t do their desired routine.
- “I’ve got tons of work to finish. It would be too late to hit the gym when I’m done.”
- “I want to train for a marathon. But I’ve got too many responsibilities right now. I’ll put that off when I have the time to do it.”
- “It’s been a long day at work. I probably don’t have the energy to exercise…
