3 steps to making an 8 minute workout work for you

Let's face it. Nearly all of us work long hours for our livelihood and at the end of the workday, we want to just kick back, watch a little TV, or enjoy a movie and relax! Exercise is not on our short list of desirable activities. We’re just too tired and worn out.Let me tell you I feel what you are saying. I don’t care how many times your doctor may chastise you for not getting sufficient exercise for your health, it's hard to sell you on the idea, especially after the day you had. Although you know that your doctor is right, you, like many people, just don’t follow through. However, I've got some easy ways that you can have your cake and eat it too. What's the solution? The 8-minute workout.Think about it. You can hardly eat a real breakfast, check your email or get the kids out of bed in 8 minutes. This is not a long period of time. So it's easy to see that an 8-minute workout can be easily squeezed in, no matter how busy you are. You'll find that, once you get started, the most difficulty you'll experience is in making the commitment. Once you've determined to follow through, you'll come to look forward to your 8-minute workouts. Really!Here are some suggestions you can use to make 8 minutes your workout of choice.1. Make a list of all the health benefits you'll receive from your 8-minute workouts and then post it on the frig, bathroom mirror, or wherever it'll be in your face. Here are some things you can put on your list: increased energy and strength, weight loss, toning of your muscles and an improved circulatory and respiratory system (which of course leads to a decreased risk of heart attract, stroke and other circulatory diseases). I'm sure you can add to this list!2. Plan for four (4) 8-minute workouts a day. No, it's not nearly as difficult as you might imagine. Walk to the corner store, instead of driving. Ride your bike around the block a couple of times before your morning shower. If you live close enough to bike to work, you can save on gas and, depending on the distance, and squeeze in two or three 8-minute workouts going to and from work. If you use public transportation, get off a few stops before your destination and walk the rest of the way. Do you work in a tall office building? Get off the elevator a couple of floors below your office stop and take the stairs. Park way out in the boonies of the corporate parking lot and walk. I’m sure you are getting the idea. There are many, many ways to fit an 8-minute workout into your daily schedule.3. Change what you eat. Whether your goal is to lose weight, firm up some flab or you just have a general desire to improve your health, a regular workout routine is enhanced when you make a few dietary changes. If a big juicy burger or steak is your normal choice, try substituting a big chef's salad a couple of times a week for dinner. Add only the healthy trimmings. The great thing about salads is you can make them as big as you please, without gaining an ounce, while getting your fiber, protein and antioxidant-rich produce in one shot. Since fiber is filling, you'll also feel satisfied with the amount of food you are eating, and you won’t end up being hungry.You can see that following these three simple steps isn't that hard. And just like interest in your bank account, your results accrue daily. Next time you visit your doctor, you're likely to see a decrease in your blood pressure, a better looking body, better cholesterol readings and a reduction in weight. Your complexion will be more vibrant and you'll definitely feel an increase in vitality. There's no good reason to pass up these many benefits! 8 minutes is all it takes!If you would like more fitness information I have FREE Fitness e-course.