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4. Short on Time? Try a Micro Workout!
GET FIT IN 5 MINUTES! The Celebrity Fitness Trend That Works
For many, the biggest hurdle to exercise is how much time you spend doing it. Finding an hour to hit the gym can be impossible between work, family, and other endless daily obligations. While this is true for all of us, it’s even more so for celebrities, but somehow, they manage to stay in shape despite their busy schedules. According to celebrity trainer Luke Worthington, their secret is the “micro workout.” A micro workout is just how it sounds — an exercise completed in a very short time, possibly within five minutes.
minutes total for the entire week. The results? Participants all showed improved cardio and anaerobic power, meaning they could output more physical energy while using less oxygen. Another study by Nature Medicine found that for people over the age of 60 (who did not exercise regularly), small bursts of energy for even two minutes showed a 50% decrease in death from cardiovascular complications and a 40% decrease in risk of dying from cancer
compared to those who did not incorporate a micro workout. These bursts of movement even included climbing stairs or walking fast.
Are micro workouts effective? If you’re wondering if working out for only five minutes makes a difference, a 2021 study found that even four seconds of intense exercise can improve your health. In this study by the University of Texas at Austin, a group of individuals cycled at maximum effort for four seconds on a stationary bike, then rested for 15–30 seconds. Participants repeated these four-second intervals 30 times three days a week. This totaled to about two minutes of exercise each day, or six
How can you integrate micro workouts into your schedule? Just find 2–5 minutes in your day for a micro workout and perform any exercise you feel comfortable with — even just walking at a fast pace will do the trick!
So, next time you have a few extra minutes in your day, get moving! Your health will thank you.
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