Happy Tuesday! It’s time for another edition of Tuesday Topics. This week’s Tuesday Topic: quick workouts! Remember to link-up with Kim and Zenaida and the bottom of this post.
While I usually try to get in at least 60 minutes of exercise daily, there are times when I am short on time. Thankfully there are tons of available options for quick and effective workouts. These are some of my favorites.
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
I find this to be the most effective type of workout when I’m short on time. The most common format is 20 seconds on/10 seconds off. Those 10 seconds “off” never feel long enough, but it’s a great way get in a quick sweat. I also love that this style of workout can be catered to many different forms of exercise – running, cycle, walking, strength, etc. My favorite type of HIIT workouts are running and strength.
Quick Core Workout
A core workout can be super effective. This is my favorite non-stop 10 minute ab burner workout (do each move for 30 seconds)
*Plank
*Side plank – right side
*Side plank – left side
*Traditional sit up
*V-Ups
*Bicycle
Run through each circuit 3 times and hold a plank for the remaining minute.
Cardio Workout
I love workouts that do not require any equipment. These are great, especially when traveling. Also, while bodyweight exercises might seem “easier”, they can be hard! Here’s a quick 10 minute no equipment needed cardio burn.
*High knees
*Jumping jacks
*Squats
*Mountain climbers
*Bear Crawl
Do each move for 1 minute, then repeat.
Also, if you’re looking for a few quick workouts to do this week, check these out!
Express Power HIIT Workout
10 Minute No Equipment Glute Workout
Tell me: What are your favorite quick workouts?
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From what I’ve read and observed for myself personally, while HIIT is great — it gets less so as we get older. So I don’t do those sorts of workouts much anymore (although I used to, and they’re great to get the heart going!).
Core work is always important. Also as we get older — balance work (where that strong core can shine!).
Thanks for sharing these, Kim!
I can definitely see where HIIT workouts wouldn’t be the best as we get older, especially because of some of the more explosive movements.
This year I have really seen the value of doing core work to deal with my lower back pain – it has made a huge difference.
These are great, Kim!
I’m not doing much HIIT or Cardio right now because of my track work. But I really to get back to these next month. I love upper body, core and “booty” strength exercises – they’re a fabulous addition to running!
It’s really hard to fit in everything, especially when you’re running long miles, but your track workouts are definitely a different version of HIIT cardio, but still good/effective!
Yes, HIIT is where it’s at if one is short on time but wants a lot of results from a good sweat session. I’ve been so deep in running and biking, that I have not HIIT’d for awhile…and I hadn’t even realized it LOL Maybe I can sneak in a session this week…
Totally agree! Sometimes a good 15 min HIIT workout can feel like a 3-4 mile run in terms of effort (for me).
Sometimes all we have time for is a quick workout. Those can be super effective. I love the HIIT workouts on the bike especially. Thanks for sharing my glute workout 🙂
I did your glute workout last week and my legs were very unhappy with me, lol.
Thanks for your tips. I am always short on time Running and working is about all I do.
But I signed up for Peleton. Hopefully I try some of their workouts.
Peloton has some great quick workouts that are awesome. Let me know if you want any recommendations!
Would Jess’ Flash 15 count as HIIT? She definitely makes us work in a short amount of time. I love anything that can work up a good sweat in a short amount of time!
I would definitely count her Flash 15s as HIIT because she often says they can work as a standalone workout!
When I want to sweat, I do a HIIT cardio workout. If I just want to move my body, core or yoga is my go-to for a quick workout session. Or, you know, a nice little walk will do, too 🙂
A nice powerwalk always gets my heart rate elevated!
You are the queen of long workouts, Kim! I but it’s rare that you do any of these short ones. They are great to have on hand if you’re really pressed for time though- doing something always feels better than doing nothing.
Thanks Jenny! I actually moved to longer workouts since I’ve been working from home since I don’t need a lot of time to get ready or commute to work, lol.