Finding Balance: Integrating Training With Your Busy Lifestyle
Let’s be real for a second: most people aren’t struggling to train because they’re lazy. They’re struggling because life is full. Work demands pile up. Kids get sick. Schedules change. Energy runs low. And at the end of a long day, it’s tempting to believe the story that says: “I just don’t have time.”
Here’s the thing… I don’t buy it.
Not necessarily because I think you’re making excuses, but because I know that phrase usually masks something deeper.
“I Don’t Have Time” Is a Bullsh*t Excuse (And Here’s Why)
Time is a mirror for priorities. When we say we don’t have time, what we often mean is:
“I’m overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.”
“I don’t feel confident enough to take action.”
“I’m waiting for the ‘perfect’ moment.”
And let me tell you: the perfect moment doesn’t exist. What does exist is a simple truth, you don’t need hours of free time to invest in your health. You need clarity, consistency, and support.
Integrating Fitness Into a Hectic Schedule
Athletes I work with often come in juggling full-time jobs, families, travel, and demanding responsibilities. They don’t need more pressure, they need structure that works for real life. That’s where sustainable systems come in.
Here are a few strategies I coach my athletes through:
The 30-Minute Rule: Stop thinking every workout needs to be 90 minutes. With intelligent programming, you can get strong, mobile, and fit in focused 30–45 minute sessions a few times a week.
Calendar Integration: If it’s not scheduled, it’s not happening. I’ll help you build training into your actual calendar, just like meetings, pickups, or deadlines.
Habit Stacking: Pair movement with daily tasks; mobility while you’re watching TV, core while your coffee brews, a quick walk after lunch.
Priority Mapping: Each week, we can clarify what matters most. Some seasons call for maintenance, others for momentum. We can adapt accordingly.
What Support Really Looks Like
This is also where real coaching makes a difference. I don’t just give you a plan and disappear, I walk with you through the process.
You’ll get message reminders to keep things top-of-mind (and to keep you honest).
I’ll send motivational check-ins when I see the dip coming, or when you need a win celebrated.
I use accountability systems that are compassionate, not punishing, because guilt doesn’t fuel consistency, but clarity does.
This isn’t about hustle culture or grinding harder. It’s about choosing to show up for your health even when life is chaotic… especially when life is chaotic. That’s the real flex.
The Bottom Line
You don’t need more time. You need a system that fits your life.
You don’t just need more motivation. You need a rhythm that works even when motivation fades.
And you certainly don’t need to do it alone. You just need someone in your corner who gets it.
If you’re ready to stop negotiating with your health and start integrating it into your actual life, I’m here to help.