Some is better than none

Cardio, short for cardiovascular exercise, is any movement that increases your heart rate and blood circulation all forms of cardio burn off calories. That’s an added bonus to the fact it keeps your heart, mind and body healthy.

It’s recommended that we get at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week. Unless you are a regular at a gym or sport it’s hard to get the momentum.

If you haven’t exercised regularly 150 minutes a week can seem like a lot.

So how about starting small with finding the time and the energy for 10 minutes of cardio per day. 10 minutes a day for 7 days that’s 70 minutes, what a great start to getting those moves in.

So how can you fit exercise in without too much hassle? Try these ideas and let me know how you go.

1. Use 10 minutes of your lunch hour to go for a brisk walk. The fresh air and nature will do you the power of good too.

2. Walk up and down the stairs at work or home for 10 minutes. This will be strengthening those thighs and bums too.

3. Set 10 minutes a day aside for a dance-off. Dance or rock it out to your favourite tunes. Dance as if no one is looking and you are the greatest dancer. Three of your favourite songs should be just about enough. Added bonus you’ll bust some of the stress of the day too.

4. Park your car or get off the train/bus 10 minutes away from your destination. Brisk walk the 10 minutes.

Do you have any other 10 minute ideas?