Fitness
Bite-sized circuits FTW.
Mini workouts, however short they may be, stillcount as exercise, BTW.
And theyre still beneficial.
But those arent the only reasons why quick workouts are so appealing.
Theyre also an idealway to stay consistentsince five minutes of exercise is far more digestible than an entire hour.
The only thing to consider, Malek says, is yourwarm-up and cool down.
Its still important to take some time to get your muscles loose before and after you sweat.
That said, here are 9 totally doable mini workout ideas from TikTok.
She notes that quick bursts of movement can provide extra energy while also building your strength and flexibility.
2Beginner Moves
TikTok user@thefitnesshippiecalls this circuit a greatworkout for beginners.
Take a 30-second break between rounds, repeat four times, and youre done!
Just like that, youll haveworked your legs and gluteswhile also improving your cardio endurance thanks to the jumping.
Do 15 reps of each exercise to effectively work your glutes, hips, and core.
5Mini Ab Routine
Want to get your blood pumping whilezeroing in on your core?
Try this session from@btcatarina.
In it, youll do a few squats before walking your arms forward into a high plank.
6Full-Body Sesh
For afull-body routine, try this mix from@xaqua.thingss.
The first move is a side-lying hip adduction.
Do as many reps as it’s possible for you to in one minute, then switch sides.
Add a leg lift from this position and repeat for one minute on each side.
Finish off with one minute of slow squats, then grab a sip of water.
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