Don't stretch out till the last minute.

Don't stretch out till the last minute.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Drop and Give Me 60... Minutes!

Planning a wedding is hard work, but that's no excuse for skipping your exercise routine. If you're already burning calories just trying to zip up your wedding dress, it's even more reason to find the time NOW so you can breathe easier in your gown later.
"I do!" isn't only a vow you make on your wedding day. It's a vow I expect you to make to me, a promise to stick to your exercise schedule and avoid the temptation to backslide on rest days. Those rest days are for your muscles to regroup, not for you to be a couch potato.
Let's face it: Running around because your schedule is packed and running to elevate your heart rate and stay fit are two different things. It is imperative that you maintain and even increase your fitness at a time like this, when the only thing longer than your bridal train is your to-do list.
If exercise were something you could buy at the supermarket, you'd read the label and discover these healthy ingredients: energy boosters, stress relief, good vibes, an adrenaline rush, and sweet dreams. Wouldn't you put that in your shopping cart no matter the cost?
It turns out that exercise IS expensive. Not in terms of money, of course, because there are plenty of perfectly free hills and staircases to climb. Exercise is expensive in terms of your time, which is in short supply like never before. It's time to get creative.
You can double task: Sync your workout to your social life by turning exercise into a date with your honey. It's good for your heart any way you look at it! Or you can use guerrilla tactics: Instead of sticking rigidly to your schedule, wedge in your workouts when a slot suddenly opens in the day. All it requires is being alert and prepared to grab the moment. (Make sure your sneakers are always handy, too.)
Fortunately, exercise gives you the energy and mental clarity to get through the most jam-packed schedule. For every hour spent on exercise, you will get that time back — and more — in terms of increased stamina and productivity.

Join Get Fit Bridal Bootcamp with your wedding party and have a blast.

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