Exercising Without A Gym
Doctors recommend between 30 and 60 minutes of activity per day but, between meetings, family obligations and work deadlines, finding a free hour can be difficult. The best way to combat this is to split your fitness routine into pieces. If you usually run for an hour, hit the trails for 30 minutes before work and 30 minutes after. If you have a set routine, break it into 10-minute pieces and spread them throughout your day. This way, you break a sweat without stressing about finding the time for a full workout. Try to make each section of your workout high-intensity, as your health will benefit more from this. Short bursts of high-intensity workouts can boost metabolism and improve cardiovascular function.
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December 16, 2015