You probably don’t need anyone telling you how important it is to exercise. It’s pretty much drilled into all of us from the moment we’re born. However, sometimes there isn’t enough time in the day to do a workout. When you’ve had a hectic day at work, you don’t have the energy to go to the gym or run for several miles. Fortunately, it’s now possible to squeeze in a workout that does great things for your body without losing several hours. All it takes is seven minutes.
What’s the 7-minute workout?
You’d think that any exercise worth doing would take a lot of time. After all, how else is your body supposed to feel the effects if you’re not pushing yourself for very long? However, the arrival of the 7-minute workout turned that on its head by proving you can still get the same results in a much shorter time.
As the name suggests, the 7-minute workout involves a series of exercises that are completed within a seven-minute timeframe. There are 12 in total, with each one lasting 30 seconds. They’re broken up by 10 seconds of rest, giving you very little time to recover during the high-intensity workout. However, that’s precisely why it works so well. You might not be exercising for very long, but the time spent working out is intense and effective.
High-intensity all the way
If you’re a fan of push-ups, crunches, jumping jacks, lunges, and planks then this could be the workout for you. Studies have found that a combination of these exercises with several others has proven to reduce waist size and body mass when done intensely. All you need is a bit of space and a chair, and you can watch as the pounds just disappear off your body.
It’s no surprise the workout has become such a success because high-intensity exercise is regularly praised as a good fat burner. This kind of activity strengthens your heart, increases your metabolism and burns more calories, making it an excellent addition to your daily routine.
It’s not a miracle cure
While the 7-minute workout is hugely beneficial to your health, it’s not the be-all and end-all of exercise. Doing this alone will not have a significant impact on you, especially if you’re looking to lose weight. Additionally, you’ll need to do more than one round of the workout if you really want to feel the effects. It’s recommended that you repeat it at least two or three times a day to ensure you reap the rewards of your hard work.
As with any workout program, it’s advised that you combine it with a healthy diet and perhaps some other exercises to help shed some pounds. The 7-minute workout doesn’t target all of your body, so it would be wise to implement other techniques to get your blood pumping and improve your muscle mass.
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