15 minutes to get 60 mins worth of things done! How to find the time?

It would seem these days we have ample time to set aside for our own personal well-being. But it just doesn't turn out to be that way, or is that true?

I believe two things. Firstly, everyone can find 15 minutes. Whether it be before bed, the moment you wake up, or at lunch time. There is always 15 minutes to spare. Secondly, it certainly doesn't take 60 minutes to get a workout in. 60 minutes is not a criteria. You truthfully only need 15 minutes, or less!

Here's how you optimize your time to maximize your outcome.

1: Forget conventional lifting sets / reps.

Instead of trying to complete 3 sets of 15 reps for 10 different exercises, try completing as many reps as possible in 1 minute, resting as needed, and going again. You'll find two things. A) You're doing far more than you thought you could (more reps) and B) you're completing far more volume in 15 minutes than you would in 60 minutes (total sets and reps). You're more likely to see rapid responses in body weight/musculature change in 15 minutes of high intensity exercise everyday than if you lollygagged around for 60 minutes in a gym .

2: Use AMRAPs/EMOMs/For time based workouts.

AMRAP: Set a timer and see how many times you can do a certain exercise or a set of exercises in a given time.

AMRAP in 15minutes of:

5 pushups

5 sit-ups

5 squats

EMOM: Set a timer and compete a certain number of repetitions within a minute for 15 minutes. Resting in relation to how fast you finish all reps in a minute.

EMOM X15:

10 jump squats

15 incline push-ups

For time: Set a timer and complete a series of exercises and varied reps in the time cap.

Complete the following as fast as possible (time cap = 15mins)

100 jumping jacks

80 squats

60 pushups

40 sit-up + twist

20 burpees

10 inchworms

All these methods are great for building a strong foundational cardiovascular system and strength.

3: Be prepared.

If you work in an office space, or lack space itself, have to commute to a gym, or time simply is wasted in the travelling to and from the workout location then be prepared. Bring a change of clothes to the office, keep bands and small dumbbells at your desk, plan out a 15 minute workout ahead of time, wake up early, and prioritize finding 15 mins.

This isn't geicko, but I can assure you that 15 minutes or less can save you 25% of your life.

No excuses, get moving!

"Progression is built through consistency and tested by passion"

JB