I love short workouts.
Have you ever felt like if you don’t do an hour (or longer) workout, then it doesn’t really count?
That if you don’t have time for a full 60+ minutes, then you shouldn’t even bother?
Well I’m here to tell you, that way of thinking is some big ol’ BS!
Short workouts absolutely count.
Short workouts absolutely create results, such as increased strength, mobility and endurance, reduced aches, pains and pelvic floor symptoms.
Short workouts can fit into full schedules much easier.
Short workouts can feel a heck of a lot better.
If you can’t tell, I’m a fan of the short workout.
That means anywhere from 10-30 minutes.
The past few years, my workouts rarely go past 30 minutes.
I’ve either been pregnant, sleep deprived, breastfeeding, sleep deprived, pregnant again and did I mention tired?
Short workouts fit really well into my life right now.
Maybe eventually, I’ll work in some longer sessions.
But I don’t see that happening anytime soon.
In fact, when I launch my services this year (stay tuned… details coming soon!) all of the workouts will be 30 minutes or less.
I’m not here to run you into the ground.
I’m not here to make you so tired you can’t walk the next day.
Workouts should add to our lives and our energy, not take away from it.
In case you’re not already following me over on Instagram, I wanted to share with you a few of my short workout reels and workouts.
Try one and let me know what you think.
10 Minute Workout: Pick 1 Exercise from Each Category
1. Alligators x10 each side
2. Elevated Glute Bridge x10
3. Band Pull Aparts x10
4. Kneeling Side Plank 2x10sec each side
5. Piriformis Stretch x30 sec each side
10 Minute Travel Core & Mobility Routine
1. Dying Bug with Band March x10 each side
2. Glute Bridge with Band x10
3. Prone Opposite Reaches x10 each side
4. Down Dog + Quadruped Plank (5 sec pause)
5. T-Spine Rotations x10 each side
6. Child’s Pose with Side Reach (30 sec each side)
10 Minute Travel Strength Workout
1. Squats + Band 1-2x12
2. 1 Arm Seated Row 1-2x12 each side
3. Kneeling Plank + Diaphragmatic Breathing 1-2xALAP (as long as possible with good posture)
4. Split Stance T-Rotations 1-2x10 each side