Balancing life, work and working out isn't as easy as it seems. It's easy to get caught up in the balancing act and to burn out quickly. That's why we decided to put together a few tips to help all of you keep up with your life and your health. 

Tip #1 - Plan for Challenges - If you know ahead of time what events or obstacles will work against your goal of getting to they gym you can plan on a way to get around them. This can be anything from busy periods at work or family time during the holidays. Usually, going to the gym is one of the first things people take of their to-do lists when life gets busy. You should plan ahead, expect the obstacles and then make it the last thing that comes off your list. 

Tip #2 - Take Inventory Of Your Time - If you don't think you have time to get a workout into your day you're wrong. Write down a rough schedule of your day and figure out what can move and what can wait. Make it a priority. You will survive if you have to watch your favorite Tuesday night show on Wednesday and your body will feel a heck of a lot better. 

Tip #3 - Multi Task - So, there's no way you can make it to the gym today... Try to turn your other activities into something a little more active. Take a walk for your one o'clock meeting or make a few extra laps around the store before you pick up all of your groceries. 

Tip #4 - The Early Bird... Has More Time - Get up a little earlier and be amazed at how much more you can get done in a day. Get your workout, your coffee and get organized all before most people are out of bed. Your day will go a lot smoother and you'll feel a lot better. Late night television won't miss you and you won't really miss it either. 

Tip #5 - Quantity Instead Of Quality - When you know you are going to have a busy week, schedule 20 minute runs or mini workouts into your day. If you can do that five times during the week instead of working out for an hour three times a week you won't fall far behind. 

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