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Short-duration fitness methods offer alternatives to long workouts

micro workouts high-intensity circuit training home fitness resistance training 7-minute workout

Various short-duration exercise methods offer alternatives to traditional long-form gym sessions for individuals with limited time.

Micro workouts, such as 20-minute resistance sessions using dumbbells, focus on a small number of purposeful exercises to achieve measurable progress. These sessions are distinct from 'exercise snacks,' which are much shorter bouts of movement distributed throughout the day.

The 7-minute workout, a high-intensity circuit training (HICT) protocol developed by Chris Jordan, utilizes 12 exercises performed for 30 seconds each with 10-second transition periods. This method, originally detailed in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal in 2013, aims to combine cardio and bodyweight resistance work in a brief window.

For home-based fitness, specialized equipment like foldable reformers can facilitate studio-style Pilates in small living spaces, often supplemented by guided online classes.

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Agostino Athletics · American College of Sports Medicine · Chris Jordan · Raymond Agostino

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Physical therapist and coach Raymond Agostino states that 30-second intervals are sufficient for meaningful work while maintaining high intensity. www.gq-magazine.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The original 7-minute workout protocol was published in 2013 in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health & Fitness Journal. www.gq-magazine.co.uk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Exercise physiologist Chris Jordan developed the 7-minute high-intensity circuit training (HICT) protocol. www.gq-magazine.co.uk

Sources

Fitness inspiration: Our team’s favourite products for working out this winter [www.goodhomesmagazine.com]
20 Minute Micro Workouts With Weights for Busy Men [www.mensfitclub.com]
Do 7-minute workouts work? [www.gq-magazine.co.uk]