aw basics

The top 10
... ways to fit training into your modern lifestyle

TRAVEL PARTNERS

1. Commute – ditch the car and run, walk or cycle instead.

2. Use your lunchbreaks wisely – fit in a quick session during your dinner hour and you will have more time in the evening to spend with friends and family.

3. Always have gear ready – keep trainers and kit in the boot of your car or at the office so you can spring into a session when you have a window of opportunity.

4. Prepare your kit the night before. Getting your gear ready will help you execute the following day’s session.

5. Run with the family – if you have a busy family life then incorporate your session into activities you do with them.
   After a Sunday spent at the local park, for instance, why not run back home? Or how about asking your child or spouse to accompany you on their bike while you train?

6. Train early – get up at dawn and nail that session early.

7. Train with colleagues – go for a run with work mates or your boss so you can stay fit and discuss business at the same time.

8. Use your spare time. Waiting for a bus? Then stretch your legs. Waiting for the bath to run?
   Then do some sit ups.

9. Emphasise quality over quantity. If time is an issue, then work harder for shorter periods of time.

10. Stop wasting time travelling. If it takes you a long time to get to the track or gym, then use natural surroundings that are easier to reach.