No Time? No Excuse.

How I Made Fitness Non-Negotiable

Let’s be honest, life is busy. Between family, career, and the daily whirlwind of responsibilities, it’s easy to convince yourself that there’s just no time to work out. I used to tell myself the same thing. But several years ago, I made a decision that changed everything; I committed to myself.

Not to a gym membership. Not to a six-pack. To MYSELF.

The 5:28 Wake-Up Call

Every morning, my alarm goes off at 5:28am. Not 5:30. Not 6:00. That oddly specific time is my personal signal, it’s my time before the house wakes up and the chaos begins. Sure, I hit snooze once or twice some mornings. But I get up. Because I promised myself I would.

And in that quiet window, I carve out 30 minutes to move, sweat, and reset. No fancy equipment. No commute. Just me, a workout mat, and a plan.

My Weekly Workout Blueprint

Here’s what my current routine looks like. It’s intense, efficient, and designed to push me mentally and physically, all in under 30 minutes.

Monday: Full-Body HIIT (4 Sets, 1-Min Rest)

• 50 Jumping Jacks
• 40 Body Squats
• 30 Pushups
• 20 Mountain Climbers
• 10 Burpees
• 25 Yards of Lunges

Tuesday: Core & Upper Body Burn

• Start with 5-Minute Plank

(3 Sets, 1-Min Rest)

• 20 Reverse Incline Pushups (feet on chair)
• 20 Tricep Dips (using chair)
• 20 Rotating Planks
• 20 Glute Bridges
• Leg Raise Hold till failure

Wednesday: The Burpee Gauntlet (1-Min Rest Between Sets)

       Set 1: 40 Burpees, 40 Pushups, 40 Body Squats

       Set 2: 30 Burpees, 30 Pushups, 30 Body Squats

       Set 3: 20 Burpees, 20 Pushups, 20 Body Squats

       Set 4: 10 Burpees, 10 Pushups, 10 Body Squats

Thursday: Core Stability + VR Cardio

• 5-Minute Plank
• 20–30 Minutes of VR Boxing (yes, it counts and it’s fun)

Friday: Pyramid Challenge

Start at 10 reps and work your way down to 1, then back up to 10:

• Burpees
• Pushups
• Body Squats

No Gym? No Problem.

You don’t need a gym. You don’t need a trainer. You don’t even need much space. Just a little room in your house and a workout mat like this ONE or this ONE. #CommissionsEarned

That’s it. Your body is your gym. Your commitment is your fuel.

How You Can Do It Too

Here’s the truth: you make time for what matters. If you’re waiting for the perfect schedule, the perfect gear, or the perfect motivation, you’ll be waiting forever.

Here’s how to start:

1. Pick Your Time

Find a window that’s yours. Early morning. Late night. Lunch break. Doesn’t matter, just make it consistent.

2. Start Simple

You don’t need a full plan to begin. Try 10 pushups, 10 squats, 10 jumping jacks. Build from there.

3. Create a Ritual

Set your alarm. Lay out your mat. Cue up your playlist. Ritual builds momentum.

4. Track Your Progress

Write it down. Celebrate small wins. Stay accountable.

5. Commit to Yourself

Not to perfection. Not to aesthetics. To yourself. Because when you show up for you, everything else gets better, your energy, your mindset, your relationships.

You don’t need more time. You need more intention. And once you decide that your health is non-negotiable, the excuses fade and the results speak.

So get up. Get moving. And get after it.