If you live a hectic life, heading to the gym is one part of your day that consumes a couple more hours. For people who are constantly going to and fro from place to place — or just have really packed schedules — it’s a top priority to maximize their gym time considering they have other matters to attend to.
When you have the entirety of your days planned out though, getting in a good workout within your set amount of gym time may not be enough, or maybe you’re trying to complete your routine and end up taking way too much time.
Has this been troubling you? We’re going to give you a couple of tips on how you can spend less time in the gym.
TIP #1: Get Rid of Distractions
Keep your phone put away and don’t pull it out unless you really need to. Have a call or text? Avoid them as much as possible. Put your phone on airplane or Do Not Disturb mode. You’ll get a better workout in and be done faster if nothing is pulling your focus away.
With how far technology has evolved at present, it’s a common sight for people at the gym to have their phones in their hands (or attached somewhere on their bodies). Some have other tech accessories like smart watches. And with the internet being accessible almost everywhere, it’s easy to jump onto one of your many social networks for a quick peek at what’s going on.
If you’ve got a jam-packed schedule, then the occasional phone call can pull you away from your ongoing workout. Even a “quick” break to answer a call or text can add up to significantly more time in the gym.
TIP #2: Plan Your Workout Ahead of Time
You professional work is planned out to achieve a goal in a set amount of time, and your training should be too. When you don’t plan ahead, there’s a big chance you end up walking around the gym and wondering what to do next. Don’t let yourself sit there twiddling your thumbs. Know what your workout for the day is and you’ll breeze past it.
TIP #3: Time Your Rest Periods
It’s common for a lot of people to spend about a minute or so resting after doing a set. Those 60 seconds can add up, though. It’s important to keep a strict watch on your rest period to make sure that you aren’t wasting any time between sets.
TIP #4: Pump Up the Jams
Studies have shown that music has an effect on you when you’re exercising and can help people work harder, better, faster, stronger. (You may want to put that Daft Punk song onto your playlist seeing as it is awesome.) That being said, bust out your favorite upbeat tunes while you’re going through your daily routine.
TIP #5: Bring a Buddy
Do you have a friend that’s just as enthusiastic about getting a good workout in as you are? If you do, bring them along! Having someone with you during workouts can increase your accountability, and it’s definitely a lot more fun than a solo flight.
If you’ve noticed, these tips actually talk about ways in which you can be more productive, and that’s one of the best ways to spend less time at the gym. If you’re more productive during your workouts, then you’ll be spending less time at the gym.
