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I don't have  time!?          This is the most common reason I hear for not exercising and I hear you.  We are being pulled in so many different directions, work, family, hobbies, the list is endless.  There is also the misunderstanding you need to spend an hour exercising to reap rewards.  First off if your goal is improved or maintaining good health you don't need an hour.  The current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity with 2 days of muscle strengthening activity.  That can be 30 minutes of activity over 5 days per week, but here is the good news, you can break that down to (3) 10 minute bouts of exercise throughout the day.  Consider 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes during an afternoon break either at work or home and 10 minutes after dinner or during your child's practice or game.  If you are just beginning your journey start gradually begin with (1) ...