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FITNESS IN A FLASH 3 HEALTH BENEFITS OF QUICK WORKOUTS
2. They boost your metabolism. A revved up metabolism helps you burn fat, and a great way to get your metabolism in gear is with short bursts of intense exercise. According to Muscle and Fitness magazine, Tabata intervals can double your metabolic rate for 30 minutes after you finish them, and other high-intensity interval training routines have similar effects. “The more intense the exercise, the more your body needs to recover, which translates to more calories burned after you stop,” Muscle and Fitness reports. 3. They improve your mindset. We all know that exercise is great for mental health because it releases endorphins, which put us in a better mood. But did you know you can reap those benefits in just 10 minutes? According to The New York Times, studies show that working out just 10 minutes per day can make us more cheerful. Regardless of the type of workout you choose or how much time you have to do it, remember to listen to your body — even moving for a few minutes is an accomplishment! To find a range of short workouts perfect for your holiday schedule, visit Members.FitRise.com.
If your holidays go anything like ours, then you probably feel like you’re being pulled in a dozen different directions. Food needs to be cooked, parties need to be planned, plane tickets need to be booked — and in all of that chaos, you need to find time to take care of your own health and fitness! We get it. Life is busy, which is why Danette advocates doing what you can and suggests short, 10- or 15-minute workouts you can squeeze into even the craziest schedule. That said, it might be hard to believe that sweating for just 10–15 minutes can be effective. If you’ve been considering skipping a short workout because you think it won’t help you toward your goals, check out these three ways quick, intense workouts benefit your health. 1. They raise your heart rate. Just like any other muscle, your heart needs to be exercised to stay healthy and strong! Bringing your heart rate up with a bit of intense cardio can have long- lasting benefits, according to studies
surveyed by Entrepreneur magazine. “During every period of intense exercise, you are increasing your cardiovascular ability,” Entrepreneur reported. “Going forward, the heart needs less time to rest, which builds its stamina and improves its ability to use oxygen and maintain an
elevated heart rate for an extended period of time.”
INSP IRAT ION 8 Danette May’s Lotus Journal
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