Originally published July 15 2005
Tips for the time-crunched exerciser
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
For individuals who are pressed for time, there are many tips for making a workout time-efficient, such as combining strength and cardio workouts, working two muscles at once and keeping dumbbells on hand when using a piece of workout equipment at the gym.
Follow this with some stretching of your arms.
Continue walking for a couple more minutes, then go immediately into an upper body exercise and stretch your lower body on your breaks between sets.
Tip 2 Try circuit training: Circuit training involves a series of strength training exercises performed one after another.
Tip 3 Take a pair of dumbbells with you: Whenever you are using a machine that is in high demand simply take a pair of dumbbells with you.
Don't forget to be courteous to others; let them work in while you are performing your other exercise.
Tip 5 Work two muscles at the same time: This usually works best when using free weights.
For example, hold a set of dumbbells in your hands while performing lunges.
Tip 7 Work a little harder: Whether you are on a weight day or a cardio day, if you are pressed for time, pick up the intensity a little.
Tip 8 Focus on large muscle groups: If time is tight and you absolutely need to cut out some exercises, cut out the ones involving the smaller muscles.
Your larger muscles burn more calories, contribute more toward proper posture and are essential for health-related strength.
Tip 9 Include a high intensity cardio session in your circuit: Circuit training doesn't have to be limited to different strength exercises.
Include a two- to four-minute session on a bike or cross trainer.
While bikes are most often recommended for this method of training, treadmills can also be used; however, only use a treadmill for high intensity training if you run on a regular basis---you don't want to cause any injuries.
Tip 10 Bring a water bottle with you: If you want to move quickly from one exercise to the next, don't waste your time standing in line at the water fountain.
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