BEAT THE HEAT: Staying Fit When Time is Tight

Exercise has so many benefits, but a lot of people say they don’t have time. However, if you have 10 minutes, you can get a heart-pumping workout plus a nice mental pick-me-up. These quick 10-minute workouts can be done at any time and anywhere so invest in your health and fit these into your schedule.

3 Quick 10-Minute Workouts

HIIT Workout

• Warm-up: Light cardio for 2 minutes (e.g., jogging in place, jumping jacks)
• Work intervals: Alternate between high-intensity exercises and rest periods for 8 minutes:High-intensity exercises: Burpees, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, high knees, squat jumpsRest periods: 30 seconds
• Cool-down: Light stretching for 1 minute

Strength Training Circuit

• Warm-up: Light cardio for 2 minutes
• Circuit: Perform 10-12 repetitions of each exercise, with minimal rest between exercises:Push-upsSquatsLungesPlankCrunches
• Repeat: Complete 2-3 rounds of the circuit.

Tabata Workout

• Warm-up: Light cardio for 2 minutes
• Tabata intervals: Perform 20 seconds of a high-intensity exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeat 8 times:Exercises: Burpees, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, squats, plank
• Cool-down: Light stretching for 1 minute

Remember: Consistency is key. Try to do these workouts 3-4 times a week for optimal results. Always listen to your body and adjust the intensity as needed.