For all you fitness freaks who have super busy lives and miss hitting the gym thanks to your hectic schedule, try shorter, effective workouts at home or even in office hours that will give you similar results.
Time being the constraint; these workouts are divided into short durations and can be done at any time of the day, except after dinner.
When time is scarce, remember to work the major muscle groups (chest, thighs etc) as they use smaller muscles too. This allows you to work several muscles together and save time. You can always do isolation exercises for the smaller muscles (biceps, triceps etc) in the gym.
Cardio at work
The basic cardio requirement is a 30-minute workout. If you can’t mange 30 minutes at a stretch, break it up into two 15-minute sessions of a brisk walk/stair climbing.
You can do this from the bus stop/station to your work place. If you go by car, park it far and then walk. If you live 20 minutes away from the office, walk!
If none of these are possible, take a 30-minute brisk walk in your tea break. Avoid the elevator and take the stairs.
Cardio at home
Go for a 30-minute brisk walk or jog in your building compound or any place where the surface is even.
If you have a treadmill at home, you can step on it and watch your favourite TV programme at the same time.
Text: Brinda Sapat
Photograph: Tom Shaw/ALLSPORT
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