This time of year is very busy for a number of people and many try to make excuses for not working out often leading to feelings of guilt, which then leads to overeating.\u00a0 \u201cWell I\u2019ve already missed my workout, I might as well just eat what I want and start fresh tomorrow\u201d.\u00a0 Does this sound like you?<\/p>\n
My Advice<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n Occasionally life does get in the way and we are not able to make it to the gym; however, this does not mean you can\u2019t find at least 10 to 20 minutes in the day to do some exercise.\u00a0 This article is directed towards those who can only hit the gym for a short period of time, but put it off because \u201cit won\u2019t even be worth it\u201d.\u00a0 Or how about those of you who have a treadmill at home that is currently acting as a coat hanger or is nicely decorated with garland and Christmas balls because you don\u2019t have time to use it?<\/p>\n A common misunderstanding is that you must workout for at least an hour and must sweat buckets otherwise it\u2019s not worth it.\u00a0 WRONG!\u00a0 If you use 20 minutes wisely you can actually be very productive and get in a great workout! Here\u2019s an idea how:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Michelle\u2019s 20 Minute HIIT: <\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n (HIIT=high intensity interval training)<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 0-5mins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warm-up, jog (level 5.5-6.5) <\/strong><\/p>\n 5-10mins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sprint for 1 min (level 8.5-10.0) & jog for 30 seconds\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (level 6.0-6.5)<\/strong><\/p>\n 10-15mins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sprint for 30 seconds (level 9.0-10.0) & hop off to sides for 10 seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n 15-20mins\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cool-Down, jog (level 6.0-7.0)<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Note<\/em>: this is an example of a moderate to advanced treadmill workout, but it can also be adapted for walking or jogging at slower paces.\u00a0 Work within your limits and at speeds you are able to handle, but be sure you are pushing yourself during the \u201csprints\u201d to a speed barely sustainable to your fitness level.<\/p>\n More information on HIIT training here: https:\/\/www.core-condition.com\/quick-tips\/fitness-buzzword-explained-what-is-hiit-why-is-it-so-good\/<\/a><\/p>\n