All or Nothing

It's New Year's Resolution time, and for many of you, "getting fit" tops your list. It may be frustrating if you want to start a consistent exercise routine, but realistically know you don't have much time to cram those much needed workouts into your schedule. So you may say, "Well, just forget it. If I can't run three times a week, I won't run at all."

When it comes to working out, don't take the "all or nothing" approach. So what if you only have 10 minutes a day to devote to exercising? Start with that because every little bit of time helps. A little goes a long way, so do what you can and your body will benefit. Plus you'll feel proud that you made the effort to move instead of using the extra time to sit on your bum. Remember, short bursts of exercise are beneficial. Next time, take the stairs.

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Yesterday a friend of mine asked me if it would be better for her to go to the gym for only 30 minutes after work or not at all. Wholeheartedly I said, "30 minutes!" It sort of made me chuckle, but then I thought, she must not be the only one thinking she has to do it all or it's not worth it.

The all or none approach does not apply since anything is better than nothing when it comes to fitness. Not only is doing something active on most days good for our fitness but it's also good for our minds. To me, it's a lot easier to keep up with a constant routine (even if the duration varies) than starting back from square one. So even if you're just doing something for 20 minutes, that is still something and it will make working out for 30 minutes the next day, and 40 minutes the next day, seem like a much easier task. So lose the all or nothing approach because when it comes to your health, anything is something.

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