When it seems like there is no time for exercise

I often read material on fitness to keep myself motivated through rough days. As in today. When I read said fitness magazines I often am amazing by all the topics that I want to steal from them and add to my blog. Today I want to share a topic on exercise. 

I know that as a mother/wife/woman there are a million things to do in far fewer hours then available in the day. At times fitting in exercise is hard and often the last on the list of priorities. Here is a list of why exercise should be moved up on the list and why we should invest in our own health more and invest in washing the dishes and watching Jersey Shore less. 

"As little as 30 minutes of cario three to five days a week will add six years to your life" according to researh at the Cooper clinic in Dallas. But that's not all, if you add strength training you will look younger, feel happier, have more energy, stay slim, and as previously stated live six more of your spouse, children, and grandchildren's lives. Here are a few more fun facts to get you out into the fresh air or meatheaded gym: 

As you work out...
 Your lungs are getting stronger.
 Your motivation is at it's peak.
 Your fighting flab.

Within one hour of exercise...
 You're protecting yourself against colds, flu, you name it.
 You're feeling zen.
 You're blasting calories, even at rest. 

Within one day of exercise...
 You're adding lean muscle.
 Your heart is healthier.
 You're super alert and focused.

Within one week of exercise...
 Your risk of diabetes goes down.
 You're fitter.
 You're slimmer.

Within one month of regular exercise...
 You're getting stronger.
 You're blasting belly fat.
 You've got more brainpower.

Within one year of regular exercise:
 Working out is way easier.
 You're heart rate is lower.
 You're a fat-melting machine.
 You've cut your cancer risk (can be as much as 55% lower chance of breast cancer).
 You're adding years to your life.
 You feel fantastic.

During a week like this one in which my daughter and I are both sick I need to be reminded why I should find low impact exercise during the week. I may not feel well and the gym may not be an option but there are so many reasons why I should find something aerobic to do. When you are feeling like today is not the day to work out, look at this list and remind yourself why today is the day to get moving. Everyday is important in your quest to be fit. Sure you can start again on Monday but you would feel better if you started again today. A walk around the block or a game of fetch with the dog may be all you can do with your sneezing and coughing but it will keep you on track for those extra years. Today while ISA and I are ill I will be doing pilates. Low impact on the lungs but big impact on my core. Huge impact on my quest to lower my weight and get more fit.

Thank you Alyssa Shaffer for writing "power surge" in the Nov/Dec 2010 issue of Fitness. Please don't sue me for using your material, I quoted you so you got your credit.
Colleen