Bodyweight Squats

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your arms in front of you. Bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground and rise back to the starting position. This exercise will fire up your thighs and glutes while providing a cardio workout.

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Knee Hugs

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift your right knee, wrap your hands around your shin, and pull the knee into your chest. Lower back down and do the same with the left knee. This movement will stretch your glutes and lower back while testing your balance.

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Superwoman Pose

Lie face down on your yoga mat and fully extend your arms in front of you. While keeping your head down, Lift your arm and legs gradually off the ground before lowering back down.

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Right Time

Some people enjoy working out as soon as they get up, while others prefer doing it late in the evening. The good thing about mini workouts is that you can do them whenever you want, without putting a lot of time aside. But make sure they’re not distracting you from your other obligations.

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Going With the Flow

Scheduling your mini workouts is always an option, but it’s unnecessary. They’re so short that your best option is to do it whenever you feel like it if your schedule allows. If you have a sudden urge to work out and nothing’s stopping you, you should do it because you won’t always feel as motivated.

Multitasking

If you want to use the time in your day to the fullest, try multitasking while doing your mini-workouts. You can watch Netflix, or listen to a podcast or an audiobook while working out. Just make sure you’re concentrated enough so your form wouldn’t suffer in the process.

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No Excuses

It’s difficult to make excuses for not working out when your workouts are just 10 or 15 minutes long. No matter how busy you are, you can set aside this much time to do some light exercises and get your heart pumping, even when you’re too busy to hit the gym.

More Intensity

One of the best things about short workouts is that you can make them much more intense. Since you don’t have to preserve your energy for an hour-gym session, you can go as strong as you can and truly give it your all during your brief 15-minute workout.

Good Start

It’s highly unlikely that short workouts will get you in the best shape of your life, but they’re a good place to start. Taking baby steps is better than not taking any steps at all, and after setting aside 10 or 15 minutes a day for working out, it will be just a matter of time before you switch to longer workout sessions.

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Too Many Distractions

Your 15-minutes workout may last for 30 minutes or more if you’re constantly distracted. Unless you stay fully focused, it’s really difficult to make the best out of your short workouts. If you’re working out to an online video, play it on your laptop or your TV to avoid constantly checking your phone.

Fitness Level

Short workouts are usually more intense, so it’s crucial to pick one that suits your fitness level. If the workout is not challenging enough for you, you won’t reap the benefits of training. If it’s too intense, you’ll have to deal with sore muscles or even injuries after it’s over.

No Warm-Up

No matter how short your workout is, it’s not the best idea to jump into intense exercises right away. Take some time to warm up, even if it’s only a minute or two because properly preparing for your workout makes all the difference.

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Eliminate Distractions

Since you’re already short on time, eliminating all potential distractions would be a good idea because they can really ruin your workout. Leave your phone and pets in another room while you’re exercising, and try to focus on the workout itself.

Give Tabata a Try

For those of you who don’t know, Tabata is a very intense form of interval training. Its main purpose is to get maximum results in a short period of time by doing eight rounds of 20 seconds of high-intensity exercises, with only 10 seconds of rest in between.

Turn Up The Music

Create a fun and motivational playlist and turn up the music while you work out. Listening to music can motivate you to work hard and help you maximize your short workouts.

Circuit Training

This type of workout combines cardio and strength exercises for targeting different muscle groups and they’re performed with short breaks in between. This type of training is pretty intense and is great for people who don’t have a lot of time to exercise.

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Screen Time Break

Let’s be honest—we all spend more than 10 minutes a day pointlessly scrolling through our phones. Whenever you find yourself reaching for your phone without a clear goal in mind, open YouTube instead of Instagram and TikTok, find a short workout and give it a go.

Work Breaks

If you’re working out from home, it’s extremely important to take breaks from sitting every once in a while. You can fill one of those breaks by doing a short workout if you don’t have enough time to do a full-on gym session.

Netflix Workout

Sitting for hours on end isn’t good for your health, and working from home isn’t the only reason why we do it. If you have a habit of binge-watching Netflix shows in a single sitting, switch things up by doing brief workouts between the episodes or consider working out along the way.

The post How to Easily Squeeze in Super-Short HIIT Workouts into Your Day appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

More Intensity

Slow and steady doesn’t win the race when it comes to working out, and it’s important to make your workouts intense to see the results. The longer your workout is, the more you’ll struggle to keep the intensity up, so it’s sometimes better to keep things short and sweet.

Busy Schedule

If you’re struggling to fit an hour at the gym into your schedule, you’re not the only one. HIIT workouts experienced such a huge rise in popularity because we all lead a busy life, and 30 minutes is sometimes all the time we can put aside for working out.

Motivational Boost

It’s difficult to stay motivated for long workouts at a moderate pace, but short workouts tend to be more energetic and fun. You can even find brief 15-minute HIIT workouts online, and finding the motivation to give them a try won’t feel like an excruciating task.

The post 3 Amazing Benefits of Short Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Fast Results

Studies have shown that despite the fact that they last for only 20 minutes, short intense workouts can show results faster than steady workouts. This is due to the fact that they boost your cardiovascular health and metabolism and burn major fat.

More Focus

Shorter, intense workouts are great for improving your concentration too. They require more focus because you need a lot of strength to do all those high-intensity exercise in a very short period of time.

Burning Fat

The reason why shorter workouts burn more fat is because the body experiences a shortage of oxygen during intense exercise. Well after the workout is done, your body is still burning calories because it’s using more oxygen in order to recover and repair muscles.

There’s No Excuse

Last but not least, HIIT workouts last for only 15 to 20 minutes and you can even do them in your living room. We’re definitely more likely to stick to a workout routine when we know we need only a few minutes to complete it.

The post Here’s Why Short Workouts are Better Than Long Ones appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Time

Shorter more frequent workouts can save you time in your day. If you workout every day for less time, you’ll actually be spending more time working out throughout the week than if you work out three times a week for longer periods of time.

Convenience

For all the times you’re waiting for your food to cook or your next meeting to start, you can use these few minutes to get a quick workout in instead of wasting it sitting around checking your social media. You can work out when it fits into your schedule.

Consistency

By exercising more frequently, you’ll be releasing endorphins more often which will make you feel good more often instead of just a few times a week.

Science

Studies have shown that short workouts can be just as effective than less regular workouts. They can reduce your risk of chronic disease, boost your metabolism, improve your mood, and help you burn more fat.

The post Are Short Workouts as Effective as Long Ones? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Bodyweight Squats

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your arms in front of you. Bend your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground and rise back to the starting position. This exercise will fire up your thighs and glutes while providing a cardio workout.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Manuel Scheu (@manuel_scheu)

Knee Hugs

Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lift your right knee, wrap your hands around your shin, and pull the knee into your chest. Lower back down and do the same with the left knee. This movement will stretch your glutes and lower back while testing your balance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by fitbit (@fitbit)

Superwoman Pose

Lie face down on your yoga mat and fully extend your arms in front of you. While keeping your head down, Lift your arm and legs gradually off the ground before lowering back down.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by @lessie.fitness

The post Quick Workouts You Can Do When You’re Short on Time appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Right Time

Some people enjoy working out as soon as they get up, while others prefer doing it late in the evening. The good thing about mini workouts is that you can do them whenever you want, without putting a lot of time aside. But make sure they’re not distracting you from your other obligations.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by STRONGER | Escape Ordinary (@stronger)

Going With the Flow

Scheduling your mini workouts is always an option, but it’s unnecessary. They’re so short that your best option is to do it whenever you feel like it if your schedule allows. If you have a sudden urge to work out and nothing’s stopping you, you should do it because you won’t always feel as motivated.

Multitasking

If you want to use the time in your day to the fullest, try multitasking while doing your mini-workouts. You can watch Netflix, or listen to a podcast or an audiobook while working out. Just make sure you’re concentrated enough so your form wouldn’t suffer in the process.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Kelly White, RN, NASM-CPT,CNC (@kellywhite_bikini_fit)

The post 3 Useful Tips For Fitting Mini Workouts Into Your Day appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

No Excuses

It’s difficult to make excuses for not working out when your workouts are just 10 or 15 minutes long. No matter how busy you are, you can set aside this much time to do some light exercises and get your heart pumping, even when you’re too busy to hit the gym.

More Intensity

One of the best things about short workouts is that you can make them much more intense. Since you don’t have to preserve your energy for an hour-gym session, you can go as strong as you can and truly give it your all during your brief 15-minute workout.

Good Start

It’s highly unlikely that short workouts will get you in the best shape of your life, but they’re a good place to start. Taking baby steps is better than not taking any steps at all, and after setting aside 10 or 15 minutes a day for working out, it will be just a matter of time before you switch to longer workout sessions.

The post Short Workouts Can Improve Your Motivation in the Long Run appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Too Many Distractions

Your 15-minutes workout may last for 30 minutes or more if you’re constantly distracted. Unless you stay fully focused, it’s really difficult to make the best out of your short workouts. If you’re working out to an online video, play it on your laptop or your TV to avoid constantly checking your phone.

Fitness Level

Short workouts are usually more intense, so it’s crucial to pick one that suits your fitness level. If the workout is not challenging enough for you, you won’t reap the benefits of training. If it’s too intense, you’ll have to deal with sore muscles or even injuries after it’s over.

No Warm-Up

No matter how short your workout is, it’s not the best idea to jump into intense exercises right away. Take some time to warm up, even if it’s only a minute or two because properly preparing for your workout makes all the difference.

The post 3 Common Mistakes You’re Making with Short Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Eliminate Distractions

Since you’re already short on time, eliminating all potential distractions would be a good idea because they can really ruin your workout. Leave your phone and pets in another room while you’re exercising, and try to focus on the workout itself.

Give Tabata a Try

For those of you who don’t know, Tabata is a very intense form of interval training. Its main purpose is to get maximum results in a short period of time by doing eight rounds of 20 seconds of high-intensity exercises, with only 10 seconds of rest in between.

Turn Up The Music

Create a fun and motivational playlist and turn up the music while you work out. Listening to music can motivate you to work hard and help you maximize your short workouts.

Circuit Training

This type of workout combines cardio and strength exercises for targeting different muscle groups and they’re performed with short breaks in between. This type of training is pretty intense and is great for people who don’t have a lot of time to exercise.

The post Easy Hacks to Maximize Short Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Screen Time Break

Let’s be honest—we all spend more than 10 minutes a day pointlessly scrolling through our phones. Whenever you find yourself reaching for your phone without a clear goal in mind, open YouTube instead of Instagram and TikTok, find a short workout and give it a go.

Work Breaks

If you’re working out from home, it’s extremely important to take breaks from sitting every once in a while. You can fill one of those breaks by doing a short workout if you don’t have enough time to do a full-on gym session.

Netflix Workout

Sitting for hours on end isn’t good for your health, and working from home isn’t the only reason why we do it. If you have a habit of binge-watching Netflix shows in a single sitting, switch things up by doing brief workouts between the episodes or consider working out along the way.

The post How to Easily Squeeze in Super-Short HIIT Workouts into Your Day appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

More Intensity

Slow and steady doesn’t win the race when it comes to working out, and it’s important to make your workouts intense to see the results. The longer your workout is, the more you’ll struggle to keep the intensity up, so it’s sometimes better to keep things short and sweet.

Busy Schedule

If you’re struggling to fit an hour at the gym into your schedule, you’re not the only one. HIIT workouts experienced such a huge rise in popularity because we all lead a busy life, and 30 minutes is sometimes all the time we can put aside for working out.

Motivational Boost

It’s difficult to stay motivated for long workouts at a moderate pace, but short workouts tend to be more energetic and fun. You can even find brief 15-minute HIIT workouts online, and finding the motivation to give them a try won’t feel like an excruciating task.

The post 3 Amazing Benefits of Short Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Fast Results

Studies have shown that despite the fact that they last for only 20 minutes, short intense workouts can show results faster than steady workouts. This is due to the fact that they boost your cardiovascular health and metabolism and burn major fat.

More Focus

Shorter, intense workouts are great for improving your concentration too. They require more focus because you need a lot of strength to do all those high-intensity exercise in a very short period of time.

Burning Fat

The reason why shorter workouts burn more fat is because the body experiences a shortage of oxygen during intense exercise. Well after the workout is done, your body is still burning calories because it’s using more oxygen in order to recover and repair muscles.

There’s No Excuse

Last but not least, HIIT workouts last for only 15 to 20 minutes and you can even do them in your living room. We’re definitely more likely to stick to a workout routine when we know we need only a few minutes to complete it.

The post Here’s Why Short Workouts are Better Than Long Ones appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Time

Shorter more frequent workouts can save you time in your day. If you workout every day for less time, you’ll actually be spending more time working out throughout the week than if you work out three times a week for longer periods of time.

Convenience

For all the times you’re waiting for your food to cook or your next meeting to start, you can use these few minutes to get a quick workout in instead of wasting it sitting around checking your social media. You can work out when it fits into your schedule.

Consistency

By exercising more frequently, you’ll be releasing endorphins more often which will make you feel good more often instead of just a few times a week.

Science

Studies have shown that short workouts can be just as effective than less regular workouts. They can reduce your risk of chronic disease, boost your metabolism, improve your mood, and help you burn more fat.

The post Are Short Workouts as Effective as Long Ones? appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.