10 Health and Fitness Tips for Busy People

Are you undergoing a very busy and hectic schedule everyday? Looking to turn over a new leaf for 2015, or maybe just want to save some time on your exercise schedule? I know most of us want improve our fitness even some little bit, but many find it hard to squeeze in the time needed for a body transformation. Do  not worry people, nothing is impossible in life.

Here are 10 tips that will help you find time so that you can keep in tip-top shape. 

1. Create a list of everything you want to do, such as watching your favourite TV show or running. Once you've got your list, number each activities in terms of how much of a priority it is for you, starting at number one and working your way down.

2. Less can be more. It is not necessary that you have to exercise for an hour to reap the benefits. You can actually exercise regularly even when you have a jam-packed day. For example, you can do 4 minutes of kettle bell exercise, 4 minutes of abs work and 2 minutes of squats and lunges.  

3. Learn some super quick recipes. Sometimes you will be busy and arrive home at late night. To avoid you from consuming unhealthy convenience food like instant noodles, learn some quick recipes that can be done instantly. For example, a turkey steak with a feta and beetroot salad is a healthy meal that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes.

4. Use the loudspeaker of your mobile if get any long calls and get active. Getting out of the office and going for a walk somewhere quiet can be a great way to get some exercise without losing concentration whilst on the phone. Pacing in the office whilst on the phone can help you keep active and healthy.  

5. Keep stock of optimum foods. Your diet will suffer when you're too busy and pizzas, takeaways and vending machines can become too much of a regular occurrence. Make sure you have good and nutritious stock of foods such as tomatoes, blueberries, salmon and pumpkin seeds which will keep you full. 

6. Pick a healthy hotel. If you travel everyday from home for work, try to book hotels with gyms, healthy menu options and when you are there avoid comfort eating and instead reward yourself in other ways. 

7. Workout with your kids. Playing with your kids, whether it's on the trampoline, dancing around your living room or playing a big game of tag is a great way of workout without realizing it. Plus, this way you don't feel guilty about not spending time with them. 

8. Relax. Sometimes your stress levels can be high if you're chasing a day full of meetings. This can have a terrible effect on your health. If you don't have time to meditate or take a hot bath, studies have found that laughter can help us to relax and reduce stress. So, take a look at some funny Youtube videos to to help you unwind. 

9. Do supersets. Super-setting can cut your exercise time by 50 percent because instead of having rest periods between sets, you can do alternative exercise that rests the muscles you have just trained and exercises the opposite one, before you begin the next set. For instance, once you've worked on your stomach, work out your lower back. 

10. Live an active lifestyle. If you don't have time for gym or dance classes, incorporate exercise into your daily life even when your schedule is packed. For example, do some gardening with your partner on your date night, carry your shopping home rather than taking a cab and go swimming with a friend instead of meeting for a coffee. 

So, I'm sure by now you have got some idea on how to keep fit. As the saying goes, "The greatest health is wealth". Hence, stay healthy and enjoy your life. That's all. Hope that the tips I shared can be useful to you guys :)