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⌛️ Why You’re Not “Too Busy”—You’re Just Unscheduled

⌛️ Why You’re Not “Too Busy”—You’re Just Unscheduled

PLUS: Your Calendar Shows Your Real Priorities

Ryan Engel & Michael Pender
July 07, 2025

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

Coach’s Corner: Why You’re Not “Too Busy”—You’re Just Unscheduled
Momentum Builder: Your calendar shows your real priorities
Question from Our Readers: How do I make time for workouts when life gets crazy?
Fit Trivia: Which 90s action-comedy featured a scene where the hero knocks out bad guys mid-bicep curl with dumbbells?

Why You’re Not “Too Busy”—You’re Just Unscheduled

One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves:

“I just don’t have time to train.”

The truth? You don’t need more time. You need better planning.

Here’s how guys over 40 with full schedules stay consistent:

They schedule workouts like appointments—non-negotiable
They train efficiently—30–40 minutes, focused, no wasted time
They adjust intensity, not consistency—even a shorter workout beats none at all

Busy days are normal. Skipped weeks shouldn’t be.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Going hard once won’t cut it. Progress comes from showing up day after day, no excuses. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being persistent. Small wins compound into unstoppable results. Stay steady, stay winning.

Momentum Builder:

Your Calendar Shows Your Real Priorities

If your workouts aren’t on your calendar, they’re not on your radar.

Start small:

Pick 3 days this week
Set a time (early AM, lunch break, after work)
Protect it like a meeting with your boss

Make your health as non-negotiable as your job.

Question from Our Readers:

“How do I make time for workouts when life gets crazy?”

– Mark, 52, from Dallas

Great question.

Here’s your 3-step survival plan:

Cut workout time, not frequency. Even 20-minute sessions add up.
Do full-body circuits or big lifts (think dumbbell complexes or push-pull-legs in a single day).
Use weekends if weekdays are slammed.

Remember: Imperfect consistency beats perfect excuses.

Fit Trivia: Which 90s action-comedy featured a scene where the hero knocks out bad guys mid-bicep curl with dumbbells?

Answer: True Lies (1994)! In a classic gym fight scene, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character uses dumbbells (mid-set!) as impromptu weapons—proving that big arms and fast reflexes go hand in hand. The most “functional” curls in movie history.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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