7 Best Ways to Stay Active When You Can’t Hit the Gym

Everyone gets busy and over-scheduled. You’ve got a dentist appointment, your kids have after-school practices, and there’s dinner to get on the table (the job that never goes away, dang it.) There the possibility of hitting your favorite cardio class at the gym.

If you know you’ll be too busy for a workout, plan to stay active in other ways throughout the day. Save these activities (and chores!) for days when an hour-long sweat session at the gym just isn’t in the cards. The best part is that they’re a little cardio, a little strength, a little flexibility, and a little rock ‘n’ roll (or pop. or country!).

Continue reading for ideas on staying active when life gets in the way of workouts!