Making Time for Walking   It seems as if life gets busier and busier, leaving little time for your fitness walking routine. You know it’s good for your health and you want to make it a priority, but how do you coordinate it with your busy schedule? Here are some tips on how to make time in your busy schedule for your fitness walking routine: 1. Combine your fitness walking routine with a dog walk. You both need the exercise. Why not combine the two activities? Knowing your dog is waiting for his exercise will motivate you to stick to your fitness walking schedule. Soon, you’ll both be reaping the benefits of more toned and conditioned bodies. 2. Plan your fitness walk as your first morning activity. You’ll feel more refreshed and motivated to exercise first thing in the morning. Plus, you’ll get your fitness walking routine completed before other obligations interfere with your exercise plans. It’ll also give you a good feeling to know you’ve reached your fitness goal for the day. 3. Exercise with a friend. Having a friend to share in your fitness walking routine can make your exercise sessions more fun. On days when you’re tempted not to exercise, your friend can be a strong motivator. Plus, your walking sessions will go more quickly when you’re engaged in conversation. 4. Schedule your fitness walking sessions on your calendar. Each week, prepare a calendar with your exercise time clearly marked. Post it in a prominent place and refer to it on a daily basis. Having an exercise schedule clearly posted can make it psychologically easier to complete. 5. Complete your fitness walking routine during your lunch hour. Take along a pair of walking shoes to work along with an energy bar. Instead of engaging in a leisurely lunch, snack on your energy bar as you power walk around your office complex. You’ll feel more refreshed and ready to work when you return. 6. Combine your fitness walk with another activity If you can’t find 30 minutes throughout your day to exercise, buy a treadmill and complete your fitness walking routine while watching the nightly news. You workout will go by quickly and you’ll be more informed about the day’s events. Do you have some reading to do for work? Why not complete your reading as you walk on the treadmill? Be sure to practice safety if you plan on combining treadmill walking with any other activity.   As you can see, there are a variety of ways to make time for your fitness walking routine even if your schedule is full. Imagine how grateful you’ll be that you made time for exercise when you look in the mirror and see your brand new, toned body!