Don’t Have Time to Work out? You’ll Never Use That Excuse Again With These 1 minute Work-Outs

Fast Workouts at Home or on the Go

You’ve heard of the One Minute Workout, Cardio, Yoga, Broga, and several other kinds of "titled " workouts. But what about just fitting workouts into your day, all day long? What I mean is, instead of taking the elevator to your second-story apartment, why not walk up? While standing at the kitchen stove waiting for the water to boil, why not do some barre? (leg lifts, squats, lunges.)

You Don’t Need to Carve Out Hours At The Gym To Start Getting Fitter

The idea of committing 2 hours, 3 times a week to working out at the gym is a big challenge for everyone. Especially if you have a busy job, kids to look after, and hobbies that take up your time.

Why not start with something more manageable? While you're on the phone you might do some arm workouts with weights. I mean light hand-weights, of course! (If you don't have any weights, water bottles will do.)

I ride the bike while I write my blogs for you. It certainly makes the time go faster. If I don't write, it's the most excruciating 15-20 minutes of my day. (Yes, that is a confession. I hate working out!)

Small Changes Can Equal a Big Workout

Some small changes you can make in your everyday life to start feeling fitter include:

  • Leave an extra 15 minutes so you can fast-walk to appointments (you might want to also carry a pair of sneakers and switch back into shoes when you arrive)
  • Play with your pets at home, make an effort to throw balls and toys and dolls. My cats don't chase them down and bring them back, so that forces me to run and go get them. So I run with my cats as well. It also makes me laugh: killing two birds with one stone - fulfilling my exercise and my laughter requirements both!

Exercise is Accessible

Exercise does not have to be formal. You don't have to get your special outfit on and carry a water bottle around – exercise just has to get done. If you're doing it all day long at one-minute intervals, then you are fulfilling all the basic requirements. You're getting your heart rate up, stressing your muscles, and getting the blood flowing: you're breathing. You're also getting your work done whether its housework or office work.

So come on, I know being a couch potato is more fun – but when your body looks and feels great, it’s always worth the exercise!

Warm Regards,

Carol

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

CAROL ALT is a pioneer and chameleon in the entertainment industry; constantly on the lookout for new challenges. Since her days as the world’s most renowned Supermodel, Carol has gone on to be multi-award winning actor, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author on Raw Food and Nutrition, and the host of A Healthy You & Carol Alt on FOX News Channel.