No time to exercise? Research shows that several short bouts of exercise accumulated through the day have almost the same health and weight-loss benefits as one long session. Specifically, 10 minutes of exercise, three times a day, has practically the same benefits as 30 minutes all at once. This video makes that approach easy. The athletic instructor presents five different 10-minute workouts that you can mix and match according to your schedule and preferences. She teaches alone (no class, no club) and cues clearly. She packs a lot of exercise variety into the following workouts:
- "Boot camp": Alternate sport-conditioning moves--like lunges, jogs, and some jumping moves--with muscle work. You'll need a chair and dumbbells.
- Pilates: Firm your abs with a challenging approach that uses the core muscles of the torso in a unique way that does not resemble your usual crunches or sit-ups.
- Kickboxing: This high-powered aerobic workout uses kicks and punches to burn calories fast.
- Ballet: Shape your legs and buttocks with barre exercises.
- Yoga: These yoga exercises were chosen to strengthen as well as stretch your muscles.
If you find yourself with just a few minutes to work out, grab this video and you'll get the most out of your time. --Joan Price