How to Do the 7-Minute Workout
Whether you're working out for 7 minutes or going hard for just one minute, research suggests that shaving time off of your workout can do wonders--as long as you give it your all.
Donovan Green, author of No Excuses Fitness and personal trainer to Dr. Oz, agrees.
"The average American gets an F when it comes to getting in the recommended amount of exercise, and more than 70 percent are suffering from metabolic issues," he says. "An intense 7-minute workout boosts adrenaline, burns calories, increases blood flow, fires up metabolism, reduces stress, increases energy and even improves brain function."
And most importantly--it's easy to squeeze in the middle of your commitments, so you'll probably stick with it.
Ready to give it a go? Try this classic 7-minute workout to get started. All you need is a chair.
Jumping Jacks: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Wall Sit: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Push-ups: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Crunches: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds rest
Step-Ups (onto chair): 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds rest
Squats: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Tricep Dips (using chair): 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Plank: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
High-Knees/Running in Place: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Lunges: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Push-up and Side-Rotation: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
Side Plank: 30 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest
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