This article presents 2 quick, full body workouts. Made for those that might not know where to start when it comes to exercising or if you're ever short on time and can't get your usual workout in.
The following workouts shouldn't take any longer than 20 minutes, but they are repeatable if you have a little more time.Â
Despite what has often been pushed upon us, there is no right or wrong when it comes to working out.
You don't have to spend hours in the gym lifting weights or running machines to stay fit and strong.
There's nothing wrong with keeping your workouts shorts and sharp, especially if that's all you have time for or if you're just starting your fitness journey.
EMOM Workouts
An EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout is a structured exercise routine where you perform a specific set of exercises or repetitions at the start of every minute and rest for the remaining time until the next minute begins.
The goal is to complete the work or reps within the minute, allowing for consistent rest before starting the next round but the faster you complete the set the more rest you get.Â
EMOM workouts can be any amount of time with as many exercises as you choose, with weights/equipment or without. The one below is 5 exercises, without equipment, but it can be repeated to make it as long as you want.Â
Minute 1: 15Â Bodyweight SquatsÂ
Minute 2: 15Â Push Ups
Minute 3: 10 Burpees
Minute 4: 15 Jump SquatsÂ
Minute 5:Â 40 second Plank
Repeat these 5 exercises as many times as you have time for. The rest should become slightly less as the sets go on.Â
TABATA WORKOUTS
Tabata training is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that follows a specific structure: 20 seconds of intense work followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for a total of 8 rounds, equalling 4 minutes in duration for each exercise.
The below workout can be done anywhere and any time, with no equipment. However, Tabata training can be used for anything, running, cycling, weightlifting. Example workout to follow
20 seconds Max Press Ups
10 seconds RestÂ
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2 minutes restÂ
20 seconds Max Squat Jumps
10 seconds Rest
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2 minutes restÂ
20 seconds Max Mountain Climbers
10 seconds restÂ
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Conclusion
The above workout types can be done anytime, anywhere, with no equipment. We wrote this article as a help guide for those that struggle when they are short on time or for those who are new to exercising.
The beauty about these types of workouts (EMOM & TABATA) is that you can put your own variations on them. Add weights, or make it running specific, do whatever you like and adapt the time if needed.Â
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