The other day I started adding up the amount of money I spent on me and my wive’s gym membership and I was amazed at the amount it really costs. Over the last two years I’ve actually spent more than 00 on our gym memberships! I then realized that if we were members at the gym for a full decade that we would spend over 000 and that’s even if the price doesn’t go up which it likely will!

I then started to think about how much time we waste driving to and from the gym. The ride to and from the gym is 20 minutes each way. During that travel time of 40 minutes we could easily get a good workout in but instead we’re stuck in the car. And of course this drive is often used as an excuse not to go work out. And of course there’s the gas we burn on the way there and back!

With all things considered it becomes clear that seemingly expensive home gym equipment like the Total Gym XLS is actually a really good deal. For example if I spend 00 on it and use it for 10 years, I’ve actually saved ,500 in comparison to a gym membership and that’s not even considering all of the saved gas money!

And with a home gym I no longer have any excuse not to work out so that leads to more working out which of course leads to a higher fitness level. I actually like to do my weight lifting with my Total Gym equipment and then do my cardio exercise with my Wii Fit game or simply taking a jog outside. And yes Wii Fit is really a lot of fun, I highly recommend it.

While I’m on the top of fitness I do want to mention that weight lifting and cardio exercise is not enough on it’s own if you are trying to lose weight fast. You should also start a diet program as well. I don’t believe in the idea of only dieting or only doing exercise, you really need to do both. And the diet that I recommend is called The Day Off Diet. I recommend it because it’s easy to follow and it’s also extremely effective.

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Hello-

We’re all busy.  Our best laid plans to start working out usually don’t last long after New Years.  Life is just so $%%@!# busy.  So many things to do and so little time.

But…

The longer you and I go without exercising, the more accustomed we get to not working out and the fatter we get and the harder it is to start when we finally commit to it.

Today, I wanted to share some tips for fitting a workout into your busy schedule because there is all so much crap to do each day that we believe we cannot find the 30 minutes or so to get a decent workout in.

Here are some ways you can fit in a workout:

* Get up early and start your day with a workout.  You don’t have to seriously disrupt your sleep pattern.  Just 20 or 30 minutes each day, or an hour three or four times a week, is enough of a workout to make a noticeable difference.

* Go for a walk or jog during your breaks at work.  You won’t work up a sweat like you would at a regular workout, but it’s a start.

* Hit a nearby gym during your lunch hour.  You can get in a half hour workout and still have a half hour to eat.

* Are you unable to fit in a workout because of the kids?  Sign up for a Mommy and Me class.  If that doesn’t work for you, enlist the help of a friend in the same situation.  Have her help you with your kids while you work out, and do the same for her.

* Substitute a workout for your daily TV time.  Will your life really be less complete if you miss that certain show?  If you truly can’t bear to miss it, work out while you watch.

* Find a set of workout videos that you enjoy.  Keep them in a place where you will see them often, and make it a point to work out whenever you have some free time.  This works well if you have a highly unpredictable schedule.  Just remember to shoot for at least three good workouts each week for maximum benefit.

Finding time for a workout sometimes seems like an impossible task, but it’s not.  If you can set aside 30 minutes to an hour each day, you can get in enough physical activity to make a noticeable difference.  And once you see how much better you feel with regular workouts, you’ll be more motivated to fit them into your schedule.

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