How to Workout Less and STILL stay in Shape!

Workout Less and Stay in Shape!

Anytime Fitness Gym in Farragut knows that your time is limited and getting the most out of your workout in the least amount of time is valuable. We've come up with some top training tips that are quick, easy and really do help you get in shape and make it easy to stay in shape!

Fun Fact! Research suggests that short workouts can increase resting metabolic rate and improve bone density, according to Women's Health Magazine.

First think about putting your exercise routine in your schedule, make it a non-negotiable calendar entry. Trust us, your body and energy levels will thank you for it!

Next lets plan ahead prior to your arrival at the gym. This will give you a sense of purpose and with the increased focus your time in the gym can be shaved off by as much as 20%, without losing the workout benefit!

When planning your workout think about which area of your body needs the training today. Do you need to get in a core training, upper body, lower body or all three? Rotating your workout by alternating each workout session (day) between upper and then lower exercises. Getting a core workout in though, is always good!

Here's a great circuit for your CORE and LOWER BODY that takes less than 15 minutes:

This is an 'isometric' workout, hold each of the listed positions for the exact number of seconds, and do the circuit three times.

Front plank -- 45-60 seconds

Side plank -- 20-30 seconds per side

Squat position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Pushup position hold -- 45-60 seconds

Lunge position hold -- 20-30 seconds per side

Check out this 20 minute circuit workout that works EVERYTHING!:

1. Bench press or pushups - max in 1:00

2. Squats - max in 1:00

3. Pullups or pulldowns - 1:00

4. Bike or jog - 3:00

5. Military press- 1:00

6. Lunges - 1:00 each leg

7. Bicep curls - 1:00

8. Bike or jog - 3:00

9. Tricep extensions.- 1:00

10. Leg extensions - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat squats with weights)

11. Leg curls - 1:00 (try leg machines - or repeat lunges with weights)
12. Situps - 2:00
13. Crunches - 2:00

14. Stretch and Give Yourself a Big Pat on The Back, You did it! 

 

 

Anytime Fitness Farragut thanks you for reading our blog post today. We are your place in Farragut and the Knoxville area to lose weight, find a personal trainer, and get in shape!