Having limited time to workout

[mostly_a_lurker]

I'm sure there are others here who just don't seem to find the time to get in a workout. Or maybe you do. If you do how do you do it? Do you have a set amount of time put aside to get something in, or do you just work one muscle group and call it a day? I'm curious to see how others handle it with little time in the day.

 

[beerdrinker]

I have a set time on MWF that I lift. I don't lift around my schedule, I schedule around my lifting. It's a mindset. Keep the movements compound (squats, presses, rows, deadlifts), and you'll be out of the gym after a few exercises. You will probably be better off for it anyway. Some things just have to give though. Other hobbies have to take a back seat. TV is mostly out on weekdays for me (DVRs rule).

 

[letsrun4it]

I own a retail franchise and I am SUPER busy (yet find time to play on here all day... ) anyway my workout time is 10-12 everyday (this includes meal, workout, shower, meal) nobody interferes with this schedule

 

[roy2]

If its important enough to you, you will find time in your schedule no matter how busy you are. Lifting the big compound lifts three times a week doesn't take much time at all.

 

[fallingeggs]

at a minimum make sure you hit at least one of the big 3 (bench/squat/dead). Add in things like rows/press/etc afterwards.

 

[mostly_a_lurker]

Thanks for the replys. I think I will shoot for 3 times a week with the Big 3 and work from there. I figure at least I will get something in.

 

[Lee]

make time. there has to be something else you do that can be cut short.