If you’re reading this, you probably care a great deal about your appearance and health, so maybe you are motivated to make the time for 60 minutes of exercise every day. However, most people don’t think visiting the health club for an hour every day is very practical, nor is it exciting; so how can we put this advice into practice?

1. Get 30 minutes of high intensity exercise rather than 60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise. If you’re able, push yourself harder and burn those calories faster.

2. Gain some muscle with strength training and you’ll burn more fat. Try the kettlebells.

3. Don’t drive to the health club; bicycle or run there. It provides a great pre-workout warmup and adds a few extra minutes of exercise before and after your gym time.

4. Stop searching for that perfect parking spot. Park at the outer edge of the lot and walk.

5. Ask your boss about implementing a workplace fitness program. You may want to mention the surgeon general’s 2010 recommendation to promote healthier work sites. (Tell the co-workers to stop bringing all those cookies and donuts too.)

6. Know the difference between performance and appearance. When you evaluate your fitness and health achievements, it’s easy to focus solely on body weight and areas of excess fat. If you are faster or stronger, congratulate yourself and remember there are ways to enhance body appearance when nothing else works.

7. Exercise should be fun. If your current routine feels like pulling teeth, try something new and always try to keep an upbeat, positive attitude.