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)
Tuesday: Core & Upper Body Burn
(3 Sets, 1-Min Rest)
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
Friday: Pyramid Challenge
Start at 10 reps and work your way down to 1, then back up to 10:
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.