Work smarter, not harder has got a whole new meaning for those who always find themselves tailoring their schedules as per their work. Squeezing in micro workouts (short bursts of exercise) during the day is helping people stay active while also gradually increasing their overall strength output as compared to longer gym workouts. Research conducted by health experts also suggests that performing short workouts in intervals during the day can have many health benefits as compared to little to no activity. Here’s what this quick fitness trend is all about.
What are micro workouts?
Micro workouts are brief bursts of intense exercises that can be done in five-minute segments during the day. You can swap some chai breaks for a quick micro workout sesh or walk around while you attend a call. You could also do this before breakfast. A micro workout can be 20 push-ups followed by 10 squats and 30 seconds of jogging on the spot. This can be repeated twice.
Try these micro workouts:
Push-ups
Squats
Lunges
Jumping jacks
Jogging in place
Benefits of micro workouts:
Saves time
Improves cardiovascular and respiratory
Helps reset during busy workdays
Increases metabolism
Increases your weekly workout time
‘Micro workouts improve cardiovascular and respiratory health’
Research by health experts suggests that short workouts in intervals during the day can have many health benefits compared to little or no activity.