Lack of time to get enough done is a common lament. Work, family, and social obligations keep people busy, which can make it difficult to find time for daily exercise.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adults need to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity. For the moderate-intensity recommendation, 150 minutes per week equals about 21 minutes per day, which may be manageable even for the busiest individuals. People can try various methods to fit exercise into their schedules.

People who do not mind waking up early may decide to get up 30 minutes early to do exercise before the day becomes hectic. To streamline the morning routine, they should put workout gear out the night before. In the morning, people might head to the gym or go for a walk or jog around the neighborhood.

Those who are not morning people may choose to use a portion of their lunch break for exercise and then eat lunch afterward.

High-intensity exercise can be particularly efficient for people with a time crunch. High-intensity exercise regimens get the heart rate elevated, but do not require a lot of time. They may only be 20- to 30-minute sessions, which is doable for most people.

People should remember that exercise comes in many forms. Many people would be surprised that activities they engage in each day can be classified as exercise. Intense gardening or lawn care sessions and even home cleaning and improvement projects can work the body. Also, exercise can be built into regular activities, such as taking the stairs rather than an elevator or parking farther away in parking lots to ensure a lengthy walk.

To stay on track with daily exercise, people may consider doing the Daily 50. This informal exercise routine can be done anywhere and utilizes body weight to get the job done. Exercises may include 50 squats, 50 lunges, 50 wall push-ups, 50 crunches, or holding a plank position for 50 seconds. Some people also perform 50 knee lifts or hold a wall sit for 50 seconds. These exercises do not require much time and can work most of the major muscle groups.

Families may turn their leisure time together into an opportunity for exercise. Family members may take hikes, go for bike rides, or even kayak together to get everyone up and moving.

Busy people can make time for exercise with some easy strategies.