The Obama Fitness Plan

The number one reason people give on why they can’t start or keep up with an exercise routine is that they lack time. I don’t deny that in today’s hectic times that has become a valid concern…but NOT a good reason. We are all given the same 24 hours in a day and it seems that some are just able to always squeeze it in their schedules. Mostly what it comes down to is that those people have put it as a higher priority in their lives.

A good example of this is the article I came across on MSNBC called Michelle Obama’s arms hard-won with exercise. Now whether you are a fan or not, you probably have to admit that the Obamas are pretty busy people, with a lot on their plate. The article discusses how both Michelle and Barack include exercise in their schedules and how they’ve made it a priority.

In a recent interview with Men’s Health magazine, Barack said:

Most of my workouts have to come before my day starts. There’s always a trade-off between sleep and working out. Usually I get in about 45 minutes, six days a week. I’ll lift one day, do cardio the next.

While I wouldn’t advocate losing sleep for a workout, it does show his commitment. We’ll have to see if he has the ability to continue this through his administration. The article does point out that many of the people who have spent time in the White House have a tradition of including exercise as a part of their routine.

If these people have the time to include it in their schedules, maybe most of us do as well. To make exercise a priority, I would start by setting a dedicated time to workout on the days you intend. I prefer to get it done first thing, so nothing interrupts it. You should view as an appointment you have to keep, not something that has a lot of flexibility to it. If you have to move or cancel it, then you just reschedule it, like a doctor’s appointment!

There are many ways to get fitness into your schedule. Many of my clients are extremely clever about how they make the time. If you have a creative way that you think might work for others, I encourage you to post a comment.

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