Trick #5: To Help Burn Calories...

HERE IS A LITTLE TRICK THAT HELPS ME TO CONTINUE EXERCISING: I Go To The Gym No Matter How Much Time I May Have To Do It!

Okay.... so, here's the thing-- yesterday, I left my house a little late because I was looking up video games that I may want for Christmas. I left probably around 4:00 PM, give or take a half hour; and I wanted to be back by 6:00 or 6:30 at the latest. In addition to that, it takes about 15-20 minutes to get to the gym. This didn't leave me a whole lot of time to get in a decent workout.

Here's what you need to think about, though: I only burned about 300 calories on the elliptical. My question to you is, "How many calories would I have burned on the elliptical had I not gone to the gym at all?" Well, considering the fact that I don't own an elliptical at home, the answer is a resounding "None." I was also able to do some stretches and work out on a few machines. So I'm keeping my muscles active so that I don't regress too much and get weaker. I'm also keeping my metabolism up.

CONCLUSION: Some exercise is better than no exercise. Even if you go to the gym for a little bit, it's that much more exercise that you probably wouldn't have done if you didn't go at all. In the end, I was at the gym for 1-1.5 hours yesterday. That's a lot more exercise than I would have gotten if I didn't go at all because I felt I "didn't have enough time to go to the gym." The fact of the matter is, if you think you don't have enough time to go to the gym, you do. If I'm wrong and you honestly don't, you could do something like crunches or stretches or go for a walk. As a warning, don't forget-- please be careful. Don't go for a walk when it is dark out or if you think that it will get dark before you return from your walk. Be sure that you know how to stretch properly so you do not hurt yourself. And be sure you know the proper techniques for any exercises you do so you do not hurt yourself and so that you can do them efficiently, obtaining the best results. Stay safe, people!!