Life filled with workout opportunities

When you travel, what do you see as you walk down the hallway to your room?

Some see a wide open space. Some see boring. Some see an empty hotel and wonder where everyone went. Some see a strange looking carpet.

I see … The perfect area to do some sprints. Lunges around the green squares. Monster walks around the yellow-ish circles in the carpet. I see an amazing workout opportunity. Of course, some also think my brain is a little obsessed THAT way. Whatever. It’s just who I am. And, while I have a choice to just sit and ponder “life” or indulge in a decadent treat, that's not my style. Instead, I “will” choose to have some fun and get a little bit of cardio and strength-training in.

And, no folks, you don’t need to worry about looking silly and wonder who is watching you because here’s the dealio — it doesn’t matter.

Whoever happens to be watching with a weird glance — doesn’t know your heart and hat you are doing for you. Yeah, love the heck out of your life. And. Do. Your. Thaaaaaaang. Stop worrying about who is watching or who isn’t watching. Nobody cares. That’s the really cool thing about life. Everything is a choice. Right?

The point is, there is ALWAYS an opportunity to work out, to incorporate fitness into our world. Here are some other options for those of you who think you are too busy.

1. During your drive to work, practice holding your core.
2. Ladies, while you are applying your mascara, stand on one foot and work on your stability.
3. Boys, while you are relaxing in your favorite chair tonight watching the news, do a few crunches or leg lifts during the commercial.
4. Kids, instead of playing video games, get on your bike and go for a ride or, help mom with your dirty laundry, doing squats and lunges while you work. See how long you can whistle while you stand on one leg.

The simplicity here is that everyone has time to fit some type of activity into their daily life. It doesn’t matter if you are standing, sitting, laying down, working, grocery shopping, etc. there is always an opportunity for a little bit of exercise.

Natalie Dreger is a certified fitness professional and can be reached at nataliedreger.com.