Fitness For Busy Parents
Busy parents often find it difficult to work out. However, it can be easier than you think to develop a good habit, especially if you follow a flexible plan that enables you to adapt to your situation. Here, I discuss the methods I like to use with clients who struggle with this exact situation.
Fitness Misinformation is the Worst It’s Been
I’d argue that fitness misinformation on the internet is probably at the worst point it’s ever been. It’s harder than ever to find good information - and I worry about what that means for the future of fitness, both as an industry and as a passion.
How To Balance Fitness Around A Busy Lifestyle
Fitness for busy individuals is actually a lot simpler than it needs to be. You can get great results with minimal time spent in the gym, so long as you’re following the right routine. If you focus on the stuff that matters and remain consistent, you’ll see results even with training as infrequently as 1-2x/week.
Two Workouts A Week Is Enough For 80% Of The Gains
There are strong diminishing returns to additional sets per workout, and additional workouts per week. Contrary to popular belief, a simple workout routine consisting of 2 workouts per week is enough to get 80% of the benefits of exercise with 20% of the effort. For people who do not have significant athletic or aesthetic goals, this is more than sufficient in most cases.
You Probably Don't Need To Lose Weight
For most people, weight loss should be a consequence, not a goal, of getting in shape. The emphasize should be on developing new habits which are healthy for you, regardless of whether or not this impacts your weight in the short or long term. Most people face serious barriers to weight loss which render it not worthwhile as a primary goal.