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Mel, selected from Delicious Living

Effective 10-Minute Workouts

posted by Mel, selected from Delicious Living Feb 3, 2009 11:11 am
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Effective 10-Minute Workouts
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By Melody Warnick and Jessica Rubino, Delicious Living

I don’t know if it’s a matter of finding the time or just the thought of a long stretch of exercise, but sometimes a few 10-minute spurts sounds much more reasonable than a longer workout. You can squeeze in 10 minutes of conditioning here and there, and still get the USDA-recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise. Studies show that a few short spurts of activity offer the same benefits as one long exercise routine. Who knew?! Here’s how.

While You Commute
Park a mile from the office and bike the rest of the way, or park a little closer and speed-walk. “When you put away the car keys, not only do you get your body moving, but you’re also getting an endorphin boost,” says Susanne Wells, owner of Miss Fit wellness studio in Portland, Oregon. Biking is cost-efficient and environmentally friendly, too.

At Your Office
Get creative. Every lull in your schedule is an opportunity for a tone-up, says Dorothy Waterman, a Pasadena-based personal trainer. Do squats while you brush your teeth and calf raises when you do the dishes. At work, strengthen your core by lifting alternating feet off the ground while keeping your tummy tight. And always take the stairs.

In Your Living Room
Sneak in a mini personalized workout sans fussy equipment or a trip to the gym. Waterman recommends doing consecutive sets of exercises–think lunges, push-ups, crunches, and triceps dips–while you’re watching TV or waiting for the pasta water to boil. Tailor the number of sets and repetitions to your fitness level.

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Afan S.
  • Afan S. says
  • Jun 10, 2009 8:32 AM

Yoga is best. It keeps you fit.

Mary R.
  • Mary R. says
  • Apr 26, 2009 5:37 PM

The distance that women and children walk in developing countries to collect water is 4 miles a day.Put away the car keys and walk for 10 mintutes. It is good for your health.

Ching F.

I walk to the store instead of driving and that's a good 20 minute walk. I got a small pull cart that carries my groceries and since I been doing it, my gas bills went down so with my blood pressure.

Ching F.

I walk to the store instead of driving and that's a good 20 minute walk. I got a small pull cart that carries my groceries and since I been doing it, my gas bills went down so with my blood pressure.

Lori Childers

I do a 10 to 15 minute workout everday using my Denise Austin dvd's.she targets a different part of the body everday,and it doesnt kill you,but it is VERY effective! you will be able to see results within one week if you listen to what she tells you to do,and stick with it. The dvd's cost between $7.00 and $9.00 at walmart,and well worth every penny.
I have Denise Austin Best Belly Fat-Blasters,which includes 7 different workouts,and I have Denise Austin Get Fit Daily Dozen,which includes a workout for each day of the week.Yoga,Pilates,Cardio,muscle toning and stretching,using weights,everything,its GREAT,and it works without having to kill yourself! Try it,you will not regret the investment! Lori K.

Lynda Markowski

I walk to work (just under a mile) everyday and at work I get alot of exercise. I also have a dog so taking him out gives me more. I do need to use my ab lounge a little more though.

Winter J.

I love to do evening Yoga. It helps to melt away the stress, and by the time I'm finished I am ready for a really good snooze ^_^.

Tierney G.

I run and walk for an hour or more six days a week. I have been doing this for nine years. I used to run before that and was in several races. The last race I was in I injured my foot tendon and was off my feet for almost a month! It was torture.
Once you get into a good exercise routine something you really like, it is hard to stop! A good addiction.

Eva S.
  • Eva S. says
  • Apr 16, 2009 7:54 AM

Thank you for the ideas, I have been working at home for about six months now, my chair is terribly uncomfortable so I like the ball idea! The 10 minute spurts will work well for me and I had no idea you could get the same benefits as one long period of exercise.

Angelica B.

I like to flex my abs while I read to work out the muscles. Pulling your belly to your spine and holding it for a few minutes at a time while you breath at a relaxed rate helps work out those muscles.

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