When time is tight, fitting in exercise seems like a push too far. But, 20 minutes can be enough – if you do it right, whatever your fitness level. Try these suggestions for a quick workout.
For the non gym-goer – walk for 10 minutes at a consistent pace (to the shops, in the park or up and down your street), then turn back and try to get back home quicker. If you know how far you walked you can try to go further at a higher speed each time.
In the gym, decide on your plan, then just focus on that – high intensity is key to make sure you get the heart rate up – try a circuit of 10 of each (or as many as you can do in 20 secs) of star jumps, burpees, jump lunges/squats, push ups, Rest for 1-2mins and repeat as may times as you can in the 15-20 mins. All you need is your own body. You can also mix it up with speed bursts on treadmills or bikes or cross-trainers. Keep a steady pace and then add in bursts of inclines or speed to get the heart pumping. Or if you need to fit in a weights session, just work one area each time also known as split routines.
Swimmers can do a similar thing – go for as many lengths as you can in 20 minures and try to beat it each time.
The options are endless and can make all the difference. Time to hit the gym!