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Sometimes it may seem like there’s just not enough time in the day. You may feel like, “There’s just no way I can work out today” or “I have five million more important things to do.” Alright, listen up. No matter how busy you are, your health should always be a priority, and there is always time to work out. It may just take a little re-organizing and prioritizing. That’s why I’ve created 5 tips to help you organize your schedule, so you can stay right on track.
1. Create a to-do list.
Write things down that you want to accomplish today or the next day, and make sure your workout is always on that list. When you write it down, you’re committing to it and holding yourself accountable.
2. Work out during lunch.
Make the most of your lunch break and dedicate a set amount of time to working out. It could be 20 minutes, a full hour, however you want to divide your time. Don’t think you have enough time to grab lunch and finish a workout? Then pack one! It gives you more time to fit in your workout and saves you money. It’s a win-win!
3. Wake up earlier.
It may sound easier said than done, but all it takes is a simple adjustment to turn waking up early into a habit. Set your bedtime back an hour and your alarm an hour earlier than normal. It may be hard at first, but once you get in the habit of going to the gym every morning, you won’t regret it. You’ll most likely be more productive with the rest of your day and feel like you have time for other things!
4. Give yourself incentives.
Usually, when it comes to working out, most people can find 4,520,900 excuses not to do it. It’s just the nature of the beast. To help cut the excuses, give yourself an incentive for motivation. For example, decide that you can’t watch the latest episode of your favorite TV show until you finish a 30-minute workout. Create an incentive that you know will motivate you. It makes working out easier because you know there’s a reward waiting for you when you’re done. Just remember to keep the incentive simple and healthy.
5. Start your week off right.
No matter how bad the Monday blues are, exercise, exercise, exercise! When you start your week off on the right foot, you’re more likely to hold on to that Monday motivation and make better decisions throughout the rest of your week.
•5 Tips To Stay Motivated... No Matter How Busy You Are•
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If you’re familiar with the cycling world and follow European racing, you may have come across both myself and the team I coach, the UAE Team Emirates. I’m Kevin Poulton and have coached for nearly 25 years, specializing in Spring Classics riders and sprinters. In that time, I’ve been fortunate to coach elite World Tour professionals and work with some of the best teams in the sport. My athletes have secured victories in Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France stage wins, World Championship Road Race podiums, and multiple Spring Classics podiums. And now, you’re my next athlete! The Series Structure I designed the Train for a Tour Series much like the programs I use at UAE Team Emirates’ training camps. Over six weeks, your iFIT Trainers (all of which are pro cyclists themselves) will run you through an immersive World Tour pre-season experience. You’ll train in Mallorca, Spain, as it is the ultimate training destination for professionals. Every winter, World Tour teams flock to the island for their pre-season camps, and for good reason. The terrain is incredibly diverse, offering long, steady climbs, rolling hills, and flat coastal roads—exactly what’s needed to develop all aspects of cycling fitness. The Train for a Tour Series gradually builds in intensity, taking you from controlled endurance efforts to high-powered, race-specific efforts. The workouts follow a carefully structured progression: Early Weeks: Lower-intensity, steady-state efforts with proper recovery, laying the foundation for improved aerobic endurance and efficiency.Mid-Series: More focused interval work, targeting different energy systems, including fast-twitch muscle activation, anaerobic power, and high-intensity efforts.Final Weeks: Race-like sessions, including VO2 max intervals, lactate tolerance efforts, and short recoveries, mimicking the demands of competition. If you follow my training program as I’ve laid out (and you ensure that the SmartAdjust™ feature on your bike is on), you can expect to see improvements in your cycling performance, endurance, and ability to sustain high-intensity efforts. Check out more articles on training like the pros:Part 2: leveraging data Part 3: how to avoid beginner mistakes Good luck and enjoy the ride, Kevin Poulton Shop NordicTrack bikes Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this blog post is to inform and entertain. Nothing on the post constitutes or is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided on the blog is solely at your own risk. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and please consult your doctor or other health care provider before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information available on this blog. NordicTrack assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.
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