I bought an exercise bike and bowflex for home. I find I often dont have a lot of time but can spare 30 min for the bike and 15 for the bowflex 3 or 4 times a week. I used to carry a pedometer at work and found I walked 3 to 5 miles while at work. Why not try a pedometer and see how far you travel? You might not be far off of the 10,000 step mark.

You sound like you already have a very active job - much better than sitting behind a desk all day. I don't know if this would be very practical or not but you could try some of those strap-on ankle or wrist weights to wear under your clothes while you are at work (prob not while your riding though). And maybe you could chuck in some lunges or squats while no-one else is looking in the stables. Maybe park as far away from the actual stables as you can to get in some extra walking. If there is a gym around that you can go to but just don't have the time because of homework - I have seen some women working out on the exercise bikes and reading books at the same time. This could be a way of killing two birds with one stone if your course is heavy on the reading. But remember, you will be able to study better and retain more information if you can make the time to go for a walk out in the fresh air and clear your head every now and again. Good Luck!!

I am the same way...if i'm not working, then I am at school or studying. I feel less social than ever before in my life because after i finish all the stuff i HAVE to do i'm tired! I have been waking up even 30 min early in the mornign to walk or jog and it's become a habit. I thought I would dread it but I don't need that extra sleep because it gets me moving and awake and ready for my day.

It can be really hard to fit in exercise to a what seems like a busy schedule. What about getting up half an hour earlier each morning (or even every other morning) and just going for a 15 minute walk or cycle, then increase your walking speed to maybe a jog and build up your fitness that way. Even though it doesnt seem much this increase should help you.

I can hear you cry but I need my sleep and I dont have any motivation!! how about arranging to meet a friend and go together. From personal experaiance, I dont miss the extra half hour sleep as I feel good after coming back from exercising.

Or what about meeting friends (after work) for exercise, even if it is a walk or cycle, swim or class etc.

When I had the same feeling someone suggested to me writting a planner of your time in half hour stages (one week before). I at first thought this silly but I went along with it and to my surprise I started to find that extra 15-30mins to exercise just by being organised and planning to fit things in.

I hope these suggestions help, please contact me if you want more suggestions as I have a few more!!!

I think that is a very active day....a lot more active than a lot of us. i think what you need to focus on is doing something for yourself. Don't think of it as cardio, instead think of the exercise as your "you" time. If you have just some time to squeeze in that would help. I have heard many times that 10 minutes of cardio 3 times a day is just as good as 30 minutes at a time once a day.