Short Workouts count

People often say that they don't have time to exercise, but I disagree. Everyone can spare 10 minutes a day to work out. One of my personal goals is to do something active every day, even if it's just for 10 minutes. So even on my busiest days, I won't make excuses. And I definitely won't convince myself that 10 minutes is too little to really matter. Ten minutes DOES matter—and it really does add up to big benefits for your body. If all you only did 10 minutes of exercise per day, that's 70 minutes and potentially 700+ calories that you could burn over the course of a week.

So when you're short on time and can only muster a short workout, intensity is key. Work harder for the most benefit and the biggest calorie burn for your buck. Really make those minutes count! Here are tons of workouts that burn around 100 calories (or more) in just 10 minutes, while also strengthening your heart and lungs and helping your blast stress. Now THAT is a worthwhile way to spend a few minutes of your time.

20 Ways Burn 100 Calories* in 10 Minutes
Cycling (12+ mph) or mountain biking
Racquetball or Tennis
Running (at least 12 minutes per mile)
Swimming laps or treading water
Playing basketball, soccer
Spinning class or stationary biking
Rowing
Boxing
Martial arts
Digging (heavy yard work)
Jumping rope (continuously)
Jumping jacks
Rock climbing
Walking on the treadmill (at least 4 mph with a 5% incline)
Water jogging
Kettlebell training
Walking uphill or Hiking
Climbing Stairs or onto a Step
Boot Camp favorite: High Knees,
Bosu or Body Ball/jumping or stepping workout

*Calories burned estimates based on a 160-pound woman. Men and people who weigh more will typically burn more calories for the same activity.

What's your favorite way to burn a lot of calories in a little bit of time?

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Catherine D'Aoust at GAIA Adventures, Personal Training/Kinesiologist, Workshops
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