Mini workouts: Tips on how to start

If you have decided that mini workouts are your thing, then follow the tips below to put them in your workout regime!

Schedule them!

Find a way to exercise that you will absolutely enjoy and it will be a relief for you at certain times of the day. Then make room for exercise at home or even in the office. You can set a reminder for the mini workouts so you don’t forget about them.

Mix it up!

In each different mini-workout try to focus on a different part of the body and type of exercise each time. For example, the first workout may focus on aerobics and core, the second may be strength training and arms and the third may be bout back and flexibility exercises.

Change the routine

If you are already exercising and want to try mini workouts, take a standard 30-45 minute workout and “break” it into 2-3 parts. For example, instead of a cardio workout which is 30-45 minutes long after work, do a 15 minute walk in the morning, do a light 15 minute yoga or stretch at noon and 15 minute HIIT session after work.

Follow a specific pattern

For cardiovascular and strengthening benefits, Tabata or HIIT style exercises are recommended. For example do 5 exercises, 2 minutes each, 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. To improve mobility and strength, use heavier weights focusing on correct posture, as the exercises will be performed for a shorter duration.

There is always a way!

If you can not find even ten minutes to exercise, you can choose two to three exercises, set the clock for 3 minutes and perform each exercise alternately for 30 seconds until the 3 minutes are over. Giota Florou source: healthline.com Recent Articles