What do you do when you only have 15 minutes?

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chollands29
chollands29 Posts: 46 Member
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I'm looking for exercise tips for that person who only has 15 minutes to squeeze it in. I know we all ideally want and hour plus. But some exercise is better than nothing. If you're slammed for time and want to jump start the metabolism in the morning what workout moves are your go to?

I normally do jumping jacks, lunges and crunches.
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  • jshay295
    jshay295 Posts: 110 Member
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    Usually I'll pick a popsugar workout video to do. Some are longer but there are quite a few that are only ten minutes.
  • trinity5703
    trinity5703 Posts: 78
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    I walk, as fast as I can, or turn on a video from the net, run in place, anything really.
  • roxylola
    roxylola Posts: 540 Member
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    I would have a look for a 15 minute circuit type thing, something with some dumbell work, some planks and some cardio
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
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    HIIT/Tabata. Both are better for me than working out for an hour.
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
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    I walk for 15min on my breaks at work. they add up. I can walk .8miles in 15min. i do it twice a day and walk 2.4 miles during lunch.
  • TFaustino67
    TFaustino67 Posts: 551 Member
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    HIIT sprints!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
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    I go to fitnessblender.com and find a 15min workout HIIT style.
  • 1Cor1510
    1Cor1510 Posts: 413 Member
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    Sworkit, you can tell it how long you want to go.
  • MelissR75
    MelissR75 Posts: 760 Member
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    HIIT sprints!
    This :)
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
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    Plenty of things can be jammed into 15 minutes.
  • ExpectantHope
    ExpectantHope Posts: 60 Member
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    I use fitness blender to do HIIT :)
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
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    Lots of things - 15 minutes of lifting weights.....

    15 minutes on the treadmill.........

    15 minutes on the bike............

    15 minutes on the elliptical........

    15 minutes chasing the cat around the house (this can be the MOST fun - make sure you're going up and down stairs)
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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    i thought this thread was going to be about something else.

    nevermind.

    nothing to see here.

    move along.

    :ohwell:
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,324 Member
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    HIIT sprints!
    This :)

    mhmmm

    edited to add: can you get up earlier and get in a full workout? what about afternoon/night workouts?
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
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    i thought this thread was going to be about something else.

    nevermind.

    nothing to see here.

    move along.

    :ohwell:

    Haha, so did I! If I only have 15 minutes, I run or lift heavy.
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
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    A quickie run!
  • econista
    econista Posts: 26 Member
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    NIKE Training Club has a ton of 15 min workouts that totally rock my world.
    it's a free app for iOS and Android, and it's the only way I can stick with my program as a super busy single mom with no time or money for a gym.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
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    I'm looking for exercise tips for that person who only has 15 minutes to squeeze it in. I know we all ideally want and hour plus. But some exercise is better than nothing. If you're slammed for time and want to jump start the metabolism in the morning what workout moves are your go to?

    I normally do jumping jacks, lunges and crunches.

    Below are two links to Plank Workouts that are 8 minutes each

    Plank Workouts

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mV-c3u2KAQ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvzaUmLaTjI
  • Linda916
    Linda916 Posts: 124 Member
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    Burpees with a tuck jump or a Turkish Get Up. Works everything. Try one of those for 15 minutes. You will be WORKED!
  • chollands29
    chollands29 Posts: 46 Member
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    thanks for the input everyone! I know a full hour is always better but some days that is just not a possibility. these are some good ideas :)

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