It's True, It's True! 10 Minutes of Exercise Works!
What? No way! You mean I can get ALL the awesome cool benefits from exercise in only 10 minutes?
You mean I can exercise for only 10 minutes and still raise my metabolism? Lose body fat? Increase energy?
Is this a trap? Like the good old bait and switch? "You only have to exercise for 10 minutes today, but tomorrow it'll need to be 2 hours!"
Nope, this isn't a trick or a trap. There's real hard science proving that 10 minutes of exercise is just as effective as 30 minutes. So ditch that "all or nothing" attitude and let's look at the benefits of 10 minute workouts, or as I like to call them- Fitbreaks!
1. Boost your Mood and Brainpower
Have you noticed that at the beginning of a task, you’re focused and productive, but after a while, your attention starts to drift? Well sure- everyone's does- that's why you go to the kitchen looking for a snack! Instead of searching in the pantry for something to get your head back into that project, do a 10 minute...
Why the "Just Do It" Mentality Doesn't Work (for most people).
The Fitness Industry’s Dirty Little Secret: Part Two
In Part One I discussed what the Fitness Industry’s Dirty Little Secret Is:
We train YOU like we train ourselves. "Do what I do and you shall be healthy and happy like me".
The Nike campaign of “Just Do It” highlighted one of the main truths about a successful fitness program; you exercise simply because that’s what a healthy, active person does. Everyday. Rain or shine. You’ve just got to do it. If you want to look like (insert ideal body image here), then this fitness program (that was designed by an athlete-a trainer- a group exercise instructor) is what you must do.
100% accurate, true, this IS what works. For exercise to be effective you must exercise Frequently (30 minutes minimum), Consistently (5 days a week), and at an Intensity that is Challenging (break a sweat). That’s the truth. If you want results, that’s how it needs to be done.
However,...
