How to Get a Great Workout in 30 Minutes

If time is a factor in your day and you don't feel like you can get in a good workout then this article is for you.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Try running during your lunch break. Stash your clothes and shoes in your bag and let it be known your going to be busy for 30 minutes. Prepare by having a mid-morning snack to give you energy.

2. 

   Get in a good stretch and the run for 5 minutes to warm up.

3. After your warm-up, accelerate for 30 seconds then run slow for 30 seconds.

4. Then accelerate again for 60 seconds. This pace should be faster than your first acceleration but not a sprint. Try to gradually increase your pace for each acceleration.

5. Do this 30-30-60 cycle four times, separating each cycle with 2 minutes of light jogging.

6. Finish your workout with at least 5 minutes of cool-down jogging and some stretching.

Tips & Warnings

• Add or subtract a full cycle if you want to increase or decrease the amount of time in your workout.
• Every few weeks try adding another cycle.

[Psalmist4M]

on 11/2/2008 Great article, great workout, great cool down & I feel exhilarated. Thanks for the article. 5*s

[Butterfli]

on 11/2/2008 Great advice and tips! 5*

[mgonza12]

on 12/10/2007 great tips.....

[CCrock]

on 12/10/2007 great tips! Thanks!