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Dear Sarah,
I have committed myself to going to the gym and exercising for about an hour or so, 3-4 times a week. But sometimes life gets so hectic that I just don’t have an hour. I find it very discouraging. What should I do? Are shorter workouts effective or just a waste of time?
Melinda
Dear Melinda,
While an effective “proper” workout should include a warm-up, strength, cardio and flexibility training followed by a cool down, (clocking in at around 1- 1.5 hours) it’s not the only way to reap the benefits of exercise. Short workouts can be an ideal solution for the time-strapped. If your aim is to look and feel better, reduce stress, increase energy and burn off a few calories, then short workouts are right up your alley.
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