3 fallbacks for when you’re too busy to train regularly

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At Centr, we spend a lot of time working to save time for our members. Because if there’s one thing we know, it’s that none of us have enough freakin’ time these days.

So when you say “I’m too busy to work out every day”, we hear you. And we’re here to help.

There’s more to a healthy, balanced lifestyle than going hell for leather in the gym on every day of the week that ends in “day”.

Here are 3 things you can do to maximize your health when you’re just too damn busy.

1. Aim for 2 maximum-intensity workouts per week

A new study suggests that weekend warriors – you know those people you see out in their Sunday-best bike shorts, getting in their one or two days of exercise for the week – achieve similar cardiovascular benefits to people who exercise more frequently.

The study compared three groups of people: those who got at least half of their 150 minutes of vigorous exercise within 1–2 days, those who spread 150 minutes of exercise throughout the week, and an inactive group. Both of the active groups saw similar health benefits.

These results offer a reminder that all movement is good movement. When you do have time to focus on training, pull on those bike shorts and give it everything you’ve got.

And in those crazy weeks when you don’t have one, anything – like going for a walk or doing a stretching session – is better than nothing. Even a single workout can make a difference.

2. Focus on food

If you’re too busy to exercise, try focusing your efforts on nutrition instead. The food you eat can make a big difference to your brain health, weight maintenance, energy levels, the strength of your bones and a whole lot more besides.

This could be as simple as committing to home cooked meals for the week. We can hear you already: “But I’m too busy to cook, too!”

That’s why we created the ultimate 20-minute dinner collection.