People 'do have the time to exercise outdoors, they just don't'
28/08/2009 An expert has said that the commonly used excuse of 'not having time' to exercise, does not ring true.
Although Richard Cotton, national director of certification for the American College of Sports Medicine admits to not always finding time due to family commitments, he understands that "exercise directly impacts many of peoples priorities".
However, according to the exercise physiologist, the health benefits of exercise can extend a person's life span to increase time spent with their children and grandchildren.
Even in the most cramped schedules, there are lunch hours that could be maximized for exercise time.
Massage Envy magazine author Amanda Myers recommends fitting in 20 minute workouts at a nearby gym before a quick lunch. If this is not possible, she suggests changing into running shoes and taking a brisk walk outdoors.
The best time for exercise would still be in the early mornings, Mr Cotton says: "Ideally, get your exercise in first thing in the morning and then it's out of the way, and it will power you up for the rest of the day."
New research has found that exercising in the evening is actually better for you.
Dr Patrick Goh, consultant sports physician at SportsMed Central clinic, said that when exercising in the evening, hand-eye coordination and reaction times improve, reports asiaone.com.
Although Richard Cotton, national director of certification for the American College of Sports Medicine admits to not always finding time due to family commitments, he understands that "exercise directly impacts many of peoples priorities".
However, according to the exercise physiologist, the health benefits of exercise can extend a person's life span to increase time spent with their children and grandchildren.
Even in the most cramped schedules, there are lunch hours that could be maximized for exercise time.
Massage Envy magazine author Amanda Myers recommends fitting in 20 minute workouts at a nearby gym before a quick lunch. If this is not possible, she suggests changing into running shoes and taking a brisk walk outdoors.
The best time for exercise would still be in the early mornings, Mr Cotton says: "Ideally, get your exercise in first thing in the morning and then it's out of the way, and it will power you up for the rest of the day."
New research has found that exercising in the evening is actually better for you.
Dr Patrick Goh, consultant sports physician at SportsMed Central clinic, said that when exercising in the evening, hand-eye coordination and reaction times improve, reports asiaone.com.
