Last week, I had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Even Lysacek, what a nice guy. Anyway, I wanted to interview him for my fitness column and find out just what he does to stay fit.
You all know there are those who are born to be fit and others, like me, who have to work to be fit as some of us were not touched by the great body fairy.
I have always believed that a little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing. This includes exercise as well as nutrition. In other words, if you only have 15 minutes to exercise, do it, it’s better than nothing. And if you’re stuck at a fast-food restaurant and choices are limited, make the best choice you can. It truly is the little things that add up and eventually change your life and ultimately your body.
So while interviewing Evan I asked, ” What fitness tips would you give to busy adults?” Without hesitation he said, “5 minute workouts! That’s what I do all the time. In fact, my Dancing with the Stars partner and I do it together, it’s great.”
The truth is that I’m a firm believer in 5 minute workouts. As a mother of 4, when they were little, I had NO time to myself. So during lunch, I’d sneak in some lunges, dips on the chair, push-ups and squats, it took about 5 minutes to do a couple of sets. At night when brushing my teeth, more lunges and then some sit-ups while watching the news. 5 minutes and I felt great.
Evan said,”5 minute workouts make a difference, and this is coming from an Olympic athlete!”
So you’ve heard it here, 5 minutes DOES count which means, no more excuses.
Got 5 minutes? Get some exercise!
Nicki
8 responses to “Evan Lysacek’s 5 Minute Secret!”
I think Evan is right. We all have five minutes here and there during the day. Those five minutes can add up by the end of the day. I think Dr. Oz has hit on a great idea too… the 10,000 steps. If we all just got on our feet and moved more, it could do a great deal of good for us. Parking farther back in the parking lot, walking a lap around the office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator. All of those little things can add up to good too.
The new Ipod Nanos (I got one for Christmas) have a pedometer built in. I carry mine with me most of the time anyway. It is amazing how much difference the little changes above can make in your day to day activity level.
Wow I’m real impressed with the interview Nicki – I m such a big fan of Evan’s first on the Olympics and now on DWTS – that 5 minute workout idea is a great one – it’s something that I’ve practiced for some time, trying to squeeze in some activity whenever I can. It becomes a habit, even if you don’t have a full five minutes. The main problem with any workout program is just getting moving in the first place, so when you only have 5 minutes to do, it makes things much, much easier.
Great interview, great tip, and great blog Nicki!
This is a great tip Nicki – I find going to the gym just takes way too long – I’m not making excuses, but when you’re busy, that’s just how it is – no one has an excuse to make short workouts a habit.
Loved the interview Nicki. I’m a big fan of Evan’s. I’m glad to finally the secret behind how he stays so thin!
Evan I love, you congrat´s you deserve all good .
Loved the interview Nicki – really awesome stuff!
Susan, you’re so right! It’s the little things that make such a difference. I’ve always said, a little bit of something is better than a lot of nothing. So glad you guys liked the interview. He was so nice and full of great advice!