TV Time

Yesterday I went out with my son to the local park to sled ride. We had a blast, except for the last run where we both landed in a hidden ditch. Eben got the wind knocked out of him and injured my lower back.

We both will be OK, but I spend the rest of the day flat on my back watching the NFL divisional playoffs on TV. I barely moved for 8 hours. I thought that I was going to tear my hair out! It dawned on me that there are people in this country that do that on a regular basis! What a waste of time!

How much time to you spend as a tube boob? Two hours a day? More? At two hours a day, that is nearly 15 hours a week. That is a part time job! Or, fitness squandered.

I have spent some time posting in some of the fitness forums and have seen some people complaining that they don't have enough time to work out. I wouldn't be surprised to see those same people addicted to "ER" or "Biggest Loser."

Are you one of those people who don't have any time in the day to get fit? Turn off the TV - I am sure that you can find plenty of time! If you refuse to give up "Lost", then how about multi-tasking? Here is a challenge. Do a single pushup evey minute while you are watching TV. At the end of the hour, you have done 60 pushups! There is a cumulative benefit to exercising this way. I don't think it is as good as getting a short high-intensity workout in, but it is a start.

In the next couple of days, I will show you some good ways to fit some intense workout into your day. You will have no excuses! In the mean time, find a fitness role model and get motivated!