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It doesn’t matter how busy you think you are, staying fit is so important when looking at your long-term health perspective.

None of us can do without a regular exercise regime and it’s important to plan this as part of your schedule.

If you have been putting it off, start right now! By exercising on a regular basis, you will be much more able to deal with the ups and downs of life, your stress level will be reduced and you can accomplish more without feeling wasted. You could be so much more productive and truth be told you don’t have to devote a great deal of time to doing this, either.

Get up earlier in the morning. Almost every fitness expert (you know, those people who like to tell us what to do) seem to agree that we do not need more than eight hours in bed each night. Count up how many hours you are sleeping. If you think about it, there’s no reason why you should not set your alarm clock so that it goes off 20 or 30 minutes earlier. Many swear that they get more achieved if they exercise during the morning, as distractions are at a minimum and unless you are an expert at time management, your evening can quickly be gobbled up.

Use your lunch hour for something more productive. You don’t have to take an hour for lunch. Trade in the traditional use of this time for time spent exercising. If you can’t find a nearby gym, use the time instead to take a brisk walk. Maybe this means you have to go out in inclement weather from time to time, but you will feel far more invigorated when it comes to tackling the afternoon’s work schedule. This approach is probably the simplest way to make sure that you get good exercise, by walking briskly and making sure that you have elevated your heart rate appropriately.

Don’t waste the time you sit in front of the TV. If you like to watch a certain show on television or like to spend an hour or so each evening catching up in front of the

TV, clear a little room in front of the set and do some crunches, or squats or perform some kind of activity while you are watching the show.

Always make sure that you concentrate on what you’re doing, as we are all capable of multitasking, after all. Figure out some simple exercises and do three sets of each. You will certainly feel a lot livelier when you finish.

Take advantage of those chores. As much as we don’t like to do household chores, we still have to do them. This is the time to work out as well. Don’t opt for the easy way of cleaning, put some effort into it, even if this means that you need to get down on your hands and knees and start scrubbing! A physical approach to cleaning and work in the garden will all work for your health.

Plan some time with the family. Working out with the family is sure to be a fun activity. A bicycle for each member of the family might well be a shrewd investment, as it will allow you to explore a lot of those local trails together. This can be a great family bonding activity and you can schedule something like this instead of a visit to the cinema, for example.

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Amanda Alexander is Director of Coaching Mums and a highly acclaimed ICF-accredited coach who delivers professional coaching programmes to working mums who yearn for success, balance and fulfilment. Are you a juggling mom? Download our free eBook for working moms that will give you 5 simple and instant ways to balance your life right now!