15-Minute Workouts at the Gym
Doing a 15-Minute workout at home might be the quickest and easiest solution, but some people may feel a little cramped for space, or simply want a change of scenery when they exercise.
Going to a gym or other facility outside your home can provide a number of advantages. First, obviously, is that a gym is already going to have a variety of fitness machines, weights, and other pieces of equipment. Much of this equipment would be things that aren’t likely to fit into your budget (or they’re simply going to be too big to fit into your home!).
The “gym” you go to doesn’t have to be a full-service fitness lifestyle (read: “expensive”) facility. You’re certain to have adequate equipment and facilities at your local rec center or YMCA. Perhaps your HOA or apartment building has an exercise room that you’ve never considered using before now, but which would be a perfect fit for your needs.
When you work out at the gym, take advantage of the equipment they have to bring some variety into your exercise routine.
Cardiovascular Intervals. Use your favorite cardio machine to create workouts that will challenge you and help you improve your fitness. For example, you might use an elliptical or rowing machine to do three or four higher intensity intervals that last for two or three minutes each, with a minute (or two or three) of low-level effort in between each higher intensity interval. Choose whatever level of intensity gets your blood pumping.
Once you’ve brought your heart rate up for a minute or two, take a minute or so “rest” period. The rest period shouldn’t be a complete rest; just lower the intensity of whatever exercise you’re doing so that you’ll be ready for the next high-intensity interval.
