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Working out when you’re busy can be seriously toughor straight-up nonexistent.
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“You have to write fitness into your business plan,” Jenkins tells SELF.
“You have to write it into your spiritual plan.
You have to write it into your life plan.
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Your health impacts all of those.”
So walk into the gym having a clear idea of what you’re going to do.
A great way to combine strength and cardio training is to keep yourheart rate up between sets.
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“[Keeping] your cardiovascular level up…can streamline your workouts,” says Jenkins.
Classes can also have a place in your busy week.
Whether you’re all about Spinning or like to hit up kickboxing classes, group fitness is funandstreamlined.
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Just go in ready to work!
If it’s possible for you to’t make it to the gym or a class all is not lost!
Spend some QT withbodyweight-only workoutsor invest in some simple and portable equipment.
Jumping rope is great for improving coordination and getting your heart rate up quickly.
He also likes the workout because it’s not mindless cardiolose your focus and you just might trip.
The key to making time for a workout when you’re insanely busy?
Make it a priority.
“Youre never too busy to take care of your own health.
You cant be too busy to invest in yourself.
You have to make the time,” says Jenkins.
Easier said than done, sure, but let’s face itthe guy’s got a point.
