Question:
My schedule has become a little more hectic and it’s chipping into my workout time. How can I have an effective workout in about 30 minutes? (Sandi, West Babylon)
Answer:
If that’s all you have, then you can make it work for you! Exercise is not an all or nothing proposition. Here are some ways to maximize your time:
- Cut out the resting time between sets – flow from one body part to the next.
- Cut out one set of duplicate exercises. Instead, make it two stronger sets.
- Do superets which means working opposing muscle groups without rest.
- Most importantly don’t cut out a body part. Do an exercise for each body part to maintain a balanced workout.
Tip: If you are at the gym, you can do an efficient and effective workout in 30 minutes by not socializing!
It’s not how long you have; it’s what you do with the time you have.
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