May 2025
Ryan's RX: Fitness & Food
MAKING FITNESS FIT YOUR LIFE
SMALL ADJUSTMENTS, BIG RESULTS
Let’s be real—starting a fitness program can feel overwhelming, especially when life is already packed with responsibilities. You might think you need hours at the gym to see results, and that mindset alone can keep you from ever getting started. But here’s the truth: fitness doesn’t require perfection or a complete schedule overhaul—it just needs strategy.
The key? Small, intentional adjustments that work for your life, not against it.
Breaking the "I don't have time" barrier
You’re busy—I get it. But let’s rethink what “time for fitness” actually looks like. You don’t need a full-blown workout session to make progress. In fact, multiple ten-minute bursts throughout the day can be just as effective as a continuous 30–60-minute workout.
Try this:
- Sneak in a ten-minute HIIT routine before work.
- Do a few strength-training sets in between tasks.
- Stretch or get moving while watching your favorite show.
Think of it as micro-wins that add up. Fitness isn’t about fitting your life into rigid workout plans—it’s about making movement work for you.
Making workouts non-negotiable
Here’s the thing: If you treat exercise like an optional task, it’ll always be the first thing to get pushed aside. The trick is to schedule workouts like important appointments—just like you would a meeting or a commitment with a friend. When exercise is booked in, skipping it feels less tempting.
Pro tip:
- Put workout time on your calendar. Make it as official as a deadline.
- Attach it to something you already do. Example: Every morning after coffee, move for 10 minutes.
- Stick to a time when your energy is best. Morning, midday, or evening—choose when YOU feel strongest.
Consistency builds habit, and habit makes fitness second nature instead of a struggle.
Progress over perfection
Let’s get one thing straight: perfection is the enemy of consistency. Waiting for the “perfect” workout schedule, the “perfect” conditions, or the “perfect” motivation is what keeps people stuck. The only thing that matters? Doing something—even if it’s small.
A five-minute workout is better than no workout. A walk around the block is better than sitting all day. An imperfect effort is better than procrastination.
The more you focus on just moving, the easier it gets. And once fitness becomes a regular part of your life, momentum does the rest.
Wrapping up. Make fitness fit YOU.
Forget the pressure of transforming your life overnight—that’s not sustainable. Instead, focus on small, smart adjustments that integrate movement into what you’re already doing. Fitness should fit your life, not the other way around.
So, take ten minutes, stack a habit, or schedule your workout like it matters—because it does. Over time, this approach makes fitness feel effortless, achievable, and just another part of who you are.
