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Exercise Life Hack?

Hey all!

I'm looking for an effective workout life-hack that's 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week that includes weightlifting and aerobics.

I don't need to be "ripped" -- just want some basic fitness. I'm looking for the most bang for the time spent. (Exercises that use multiple muscle groups, etc.)

Something between the unrealistic get fit for 5 minutes a day group and people who can spend two hours a day at the gym.

I'm looking for some sedentary computer type who researched this and solved this problem.

Anybody out there done this? Want to share your workout?

Thanks!

TOPICS: Life Hacks
jason.mcbrayer's picture

I'd say for a 20...

I'd say for a 20 or 30 minute all-in-one workout, go for some yoga. I do a 1 hour class twice a week, but when I can't do that, I do the Yoga Zone "Yoga for Weight Loss" tape, which is 20 minutes and works up a sweat and some includes core-muscle work. You can probably also find tapes in the same time-range specifically for core-strength and such. Doing one of these three tiems a week won't make you more fit, but it will keep you from atrophying ;)

 
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