Battling Summer Workout Excuses

Are the summer months preventing you from working out? Well, these are the top 3 obstacles and how you can overcome them to keep up your fitness routine. 1)  HEAT The first hurdle, heat, can be a challenge, especially in the south because the heat added with the humidity can make it unbearable for some during the day. "It's too hot to go outside" is often heard. I suggest fitting in your workouts early in the mornings or evenings since the hottest time of the day is around 3pm. Heat builds up after noon, when the sun is highest in the sky. And that can make it quite toasty out there. Another way to avoid excessive heat is to workout INSIDE. Who says your own home can't be a gym? It's air conditioned and private. Another place? The gym.  2)  KIDS ARE AT HOME So your kids are at home. So what? There are plenty of exercises you can do with a baby in your hands or squeeze in some exercises when they're napping. I've been known to hold babi