5 WORKOUTS YOU CAN DO IN UNDER 30 MINUTES

With everything life can throw at us, it can be all too easy to let exercise take a back seat. Between work, family and friends, exercising can become less of a priority but the truth is working out should be at the top of your to-do list, always. Research shows it doesn’t take long to undo the progress of a workout routine and there are countless benefits to exercising multiple times a week.

But even if after realising this, you find yourself still not having the time to exercise, the good news is that an effective workout needn’t take long. In fact, just 30 minutes of physical activity can be just as beneficial for your overall health as longer workouts. So with that in mind, we’ve collated together 5 quick and easy workouts you can do in 30 minutes or less…

TAKE ON THE 12-3-30 CHALLENGE

If you've scrolled on TikTok recently, you've probably seen a post (or six!) raving about the "12-3-30" workout. This viral cardio routine requires just 30 minutes on a treadmill—and no running. Simply set your treadmill to an incline of 12 and a speed of 3 miles per hour and then walk for 30 minutes. By combining two elements of physical fitness cardio and muscle toning (from incline walking), the 12-3-30 workout has a multitude of health and wellness benefits.

START SKIPPING

Skipping is a total-body workout, incorporating your arms and shoulders as much as it does your legs. Skipping also burns 10-15 calories per minute making it a great choice of cardio. Start with a short session of 2-3 minutes of jumping rope every day and increase the duration and intensity as you progress. This Smart Rope from Tangram syncs to your smartphone to record jump counts, calories burned, workout times and even track your fitness goals.

TRY TRX

Unless you live directly above or beside a gym, it can be hard to find the time and motivation to actually go. That’s why we love TRX. Essentially a long strap of canvas with two rubber handles at each end, you anchor them to the ceiling or a bar (or even a sturdy tree branch), and it turns into a gruelling full-body workout that strengthens your core, improves your balance and increases muscular endurance.

PRACTICE PILATES

Unlike a gym workout, pilates doesn’t require a tone of home gym equipment and thanks to the thousands of free pilates workouts online, it’s never been easier to practice this powerful workout. Not to mention, it can be done in just 20 minutes. A way to strengthen the body, pilates workouts help improve flexibility, balance and core strength, and are particularly effective if you suffer from back pain.

RAISE RINGS

If we were to tell you that there is one type of exercise that could benefit your heart, improve your balance, strengthen bones and muscles and help you lose or maintain weight all at the same time - wouldn’t you want to get started? Well, studies have shown that just 15 minutes of strength training can provide all those benefits and more. The Power Ring by Bala is the ultimate tone-up accessory that offers up to 75 unique movements from press and hold to swing and squat.

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