How To Have A Quick And Easy Workout

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By Becky Wenner
March 02, 2011 @ 10:40 am

Here is how it is done

What’s a fast not too time consuming workout routine? Just to stay fit, maybe 10-15 min? Ariana, CA What exercise recommendations do you have to fit exercise into my busy schedule? I find it hard to block off 30-60 minutes of time for exercise.

Corrie Jayne, Albany, NY

These are very common questions that both have the same answer – HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). This type of training is done for short periods because it is so intense, and it keeps your metabolism churning all day! When my schedule is jam packed I use this form of training to ensure I get the most out of my limited time at the gym, and it helps you remain constant on your fitness program even on those days you think you have no time for exercise. I like this form of exercise for those days you just don’t feel like working out……the allure of 20-30 minute workout often motivates me to push through!

Here is how it is done……

Sprinting

Jump Rope

Think short intervals of intense cardio training intervalled with recovery stages. So for instance, you can jump rope one minute, walk one minute, jump rope one minute, strength train one minute. Continue this interval for 30 minutes on and off.

Another example would be sprint 1 minute, walk 1 minute; continue to vary intervals for 30 minutes.

You must exert a ton of energy then recover for a short time…..hence the title High Intensity Interval Training!

Several of my MP3 audio workouts were choreographed with this type of training, Cardio Running Challenge, The Jump Rope Workout, and Indoor Cycle.