Integrating Fitness Into A Busy Lifestyle with Angela Rutherford
Hey, fit fam! In this episode of FitBody Lifestyle, Jami and Greg chat with Angela Rutherford about integrating fitness into a jam-packed schedule. Angela shares how she balances life as a coach, mom, and athlete, and offers practical tips on making fitness a sustainable part of any busy lifestyle. Here’s a quick rundown:
Key Takeaways:
1. Prioritizing Fitness: Angela highlights the importance of understanding the benefits fitness brings to your life and committing to it as a personal priority. She believes that prioritizing health positively impacts every other area of life, especially when you’re juggling family and work responsibilities.
2. Flexibility is Essential: With a busy schedule, flexibility is key. Angela discusses how her routines have shifted as her kids have grown and her commitments have changed. By adjusting workout times and being open to change, she maintains balance without sacrificing her goals.
3. Setting Boundaries and Outsourcing: Angela talks about the power of setting boundaries and even outsourcing tasks when possible. This can help manage anxiety, protect your time, and ensure you’re not overextending yourself. Sometimes saying no or asking for help is exactly what you need to keep moving forward.
4. Small Changes Add Up: Integrating fitness doesn’t mean you have to overhaul your life. Angela encourages small, manageable changes that align with your schedule, such as using walking desks or multitasking during less intense workouts. These small tweaks can make a big difference over time.
