Have you ever driven somewhere and not remembered the ride? I'm not talking about driving and talking on your cell phone, singing your favorite song, or creating another distractions. You are driving and you are thinking of something so intently that you at some point realize...I don't remember that drive - at all!

Sure you have but how does this relate to getting in shape?

When the idea came to me to post this idea to my blog I was walking on our treadmill in our basement. I set out for a 30 minute walk feeling like the next half hour would last a lifetime!

After thinking my way through 2 separate issues - one business related and one family related - I looked down at the screen and 23 minutes and 48 seconds had gone by! I did not remember one step! My next thought was "wow I was lost in thought for almost 25 minutes and it went by in a flash"!

Keep yourself consistent by "getting lost" in thought with anything but the time left on the treadmill, bike or crosstrainer. With my heart rate monitor from performbetter.com I didn't even have to think about my intensity.

I have always viewed and promoted exercise as a win - win way to improve your life. Reducing stress not only from exercising but also giving yourself the time to work through "life" can manifest itself in better emotional and physical health.

Things you can do to get lost:

Listen to your favorite CD
Watch a movie or TV show saved on DVR or TiVo
Pray
Day dream
Think of solutions to life issues
People watch (if your in a gym or outside)
Listen for a pattern of your steps or breathing
Think of your dream vacation
Repeat positive affirmations
Be Creative!

So the next time it seems as if life is winning and you cannot seem to fit in that workout...GET LOST!

Dave Gleason CSCS

www.HomeOfficeWorkouts.com