How to Fit Fitness Into Your Busy Schedule

Ray Peleckas
Aug 10
2 min read

You’re busy. We get it. You’ve got meetings, groceries, deadlines, kids’ soccer, emails you haven’t opened since June, and about 14 group texts that should be emails. So when someone says “Just make time for fitness,” it feels like a joke.

But here’s the thing: your body doesn’t care how busy you are. It’s going to respond to what you do—not what you meant to do.

So how do you stay strong, sane, and fit without sacrificing your career, your family, or your one precious hour of Netflix decompression?

Let’s break it down.

Rethink “Working Out”

If your brain still thinks a workout means a two-hour ordeal involving chalk, sweat angels, and primal screaming—good news: that’s not how we do it.

At RayFit, we train real adults. Busy, over-scheduled, possibly sleep-deprived adults who just want to feel better in their bodies. That means sessions that are short, efficient, and effective. You’ll walk out the door feeling stronger—not destroyed.

Use the “Reverse Excuse” Method

Instead of saying, “I don’t have time to work out,” try saying, “It’s not a priority right now.”

Sounds harsh, right? But it’s honest—and it helps you reset.

The truth is, if you book it, you’ll do it. And we make booking easy: online, in advance, with early morning, lunch, and evening sessions that don’t fight your schedule. You don’t need more time. You just need a plan.

Embrace the “Good Enough” Workout

Some days you’ll crush it. Some days you’ll just show up and move your body a bit. That’s still a win.

The all-or-nothing mindset is the fastest way to do nothing at all. At RayFit, we’ll meet you where you’re at. Because something beats nothing every damn time.

Make It Social, Make It Stick

Accountability matters. When you train with people who know your name—and notice when you’re missing—it’s way harder to flake.

That’s why our small group classes feel more like a team than a crowd. And our coaches? They’ll keep you honest, but they won’t bark at you. We’re not into drill sergeant energy.