We all struggle with time pressures, especially when it comes time for exercise. For me, the only way to fit it in is to do it before I head to work. But even then, I sometimes oversleep and lose precious workout time.

So the suggestions in this week's personal trainer column really hit home. Alanna Perez, a personal trainer at Bally Total Fitness' Worldwide Plaza club on the West Side, shares how you can make the most of your one-hour workout.

Whatever you do, she suggests you treat your gym visits like any other appointments, blocking out the time in your day planner.

Check out her tips and see the full archive of the personal trainer features.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com