Like many personal trainer and fitness professionals, I’ve heard some of the best excuses. In fact here are my top 5 (in no particular order) –

1. Don’t have enough time – I’m sorry but that is the lamest excuse. There is nothing more important than spending time looking after yourself in your eating and exercising. Get up earlier if you need to. I train at 5am and I know of some people who had to train at midnight for an upcoming marathon as they didn’t want to lose spending time with their family.
2. I’m not fit enough (no I’m not kidding) – Yes, this was from a person whom I met recently who told me they weren’t fit enough to train as they wanted to look good when exercising especially in front of other people. Seriously!
3. Too tired – Exercise is one of those weird situations where by the more you train, the more energy you’ll get. Your body starts to get more efficient and everyday tasks get easier.
4. It Hurts – Well, truth be told, yes it may hurt for a few days when starting off or perhaps increasing your workload. But hey, that’s the deal. As long as you don’t cause serious harm, then get out there and do it.
5. Don’t know where to start – Maybe read through this blog or go through our products and pick one out. Sticks to some key basics – diet, training and mental well-being.

So, this brings me to an interest topic. Can 10 minutes really make that much of a difference? Well Yes and No. Let me explain. I’ll start with No – it’s a big no if you’re focusing on exercising that is fairly slow. If it’s a walk for 10 minutes at a slow pace, then really, for fat loss, this wouldn’t make too much of a difference. However, it that was a hard run for 10 minutes, then yes, it would make a huge difference.

In fact, I think you can mix up exercises and movements in 10 minutes and do this multiple times throughout the day.

As an example, try these

• 2 minutes jogging on the spot, high knees.
• 2 minutes of push-ups (if you’re starting out, then do them on your knees).
• 2 minutes of star jumps.
• 2 minutes of shuffles (10 metres part), running 7 out of 10 in effort.
• 2 minutes of burpees.

Repeat 1 – 2 times per day.

I’ll guarantee you’ll definitely feel that workout and get some good results!

I think focusing on 10 minutes at a time is an absolutely brilliant way to go. It will keep you sharp and really extend you.

As always, keep me updated.

Tim

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