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Working out is great. Your mood improves, you burn calories, and you get to maintain good health. Plus, you become more capable and independent, better able to tackle everyday tasks.

The trouble is, we don’t always have the time to train the way we want. Sometimes, all we have is 15 or 20 minutes. 

So, what should we do? Give up because we don’t have an hour for a workout? Absolutely not. There are many great ways to train and get fit, even on a tight schedule. 

Let’s explore some strategies.

As creatures of habit, we cherish a good routine, which applies to work, family time, studying, and exercise. 

Often, people find an activity they enjoy and focus all their attention on it. Common examples include running, swimming, powerlifting, and more. 

While any form of exercise is beneficial, we can’t ignore the importance of variety in our fitness pursuits. 

Without further ado, let’s discuss the importance of doing various activities in your training.

Like most people, you’ve probably tried to exercise consistently in the past. Maybe you started hitting the gym with a friend or began doing a bodyweight routine at home. 

Whatever the case, you managed to be consistent for a while, and things were going well. But then, as it always happens, you lost interest, gave up, and went back to old behaviors.

But why does this happen? Why is it so difficult to establish new behaviors? More importantly, what can we do to make working out a habit? 

What’s the number one excuse people use for not working out? Maybe a lack of knowledge or guidance? Or perhaps they don’t have money for a gym membership? 

While valid, these excuses are far less common than the king of them all: 

“I don’t have the time to train!” 

At first glance, lacking time seems like a perfectly valid excuse not to train. Life barrages us with obligations, and fitness sometimes takes the back seat to more pressing concerns like work, meetings, and taking care of kids. 

Luckily, there are actionable tactics we can employ to make time for exercise, even on a tight schedule.

Boot camp training might not seem like a great idea, but it is. This simple way of organizing workouts is fantastic for bringing people together, pushing them to their limits, and making them love the process.

So, if you’re interested in giving boot camp training a try, read on to learn what it is and what benefits you can reap. 

To say that CrossFit has its share of critics would be a colossal understatement. 

Everywhere you look, people criticize aspects of CrossFit or attack it as a whole. Some people find issues with specific exercises; others don’t like the overall structure in each workout. And, of course, plenty of people question the safety and effectiveness of this training modality.

But the truth is, CrossFit isn’t as bad as some people claim. In fact, this training style offers its unique benefits. Let’s see what they are:

You’re a bodybuilder. You’re big, strong, and love to move heavy iron around. 

While many see the gym as this dark and scary place, you love it. Working out feels like active meditation, and you cherish every minute of the process.  

Like most bodybuilders, you’re probably interested in nothing but weight training. But what if there were an activity that could benefit your gym performance, allowing you to achieve much better results? 

Getting started with weight training is fantastic. You get to learn many things, watch your body change from week to week, and daydream of attaining your dream physique. 

Plus, weight training is fantastic for building strength, improving your athleticism, and becoming more independent in your daily life.

The problem is, starting isn’t as simple as we might imagine. There are countless ideas and recommendations, so it can be challenging to know what to focus on. 

With that in mind, here is a guide on how to get started with weight training today.

You’ve undoubtedly come across circuit workouts designed to help you build muscle in minimal time.

But like most, you probably wonder how that can be the case. After all, dedicated meatheads spend at least an hour training, so how can it be possible to build muscle in half or a third of the time?

Yoga is an ancient practice with a vibrant history. With roots dating back three millennia, yoga is incredibly popular today.

At its core, yoga brings the mind, body, and spirit into one. It trains our muscles, but it also makes us mindful and helps us find inner peace. 

Without further ado, let’s go over the five most impressive benefits of regular yoga training:

What’s the first activity that comes to mind when you hear the term cardio? Like most, you probably imagine a jog in the park or a session on the elliptical machine in the gym. 

While both of these are beneficial, there is one near-perfect option you should consider.

What are we talking about? Bike riding.

Read on to find out why you should grab your bike and go for a peaceful ride outside.

We often approach fitness like so:

• Interested in endurance? Do cardio.
• Interested in strength and muscle? Do weight training.

But what if you’re interested in both objectives? How can you design a training program that builds muscle, improves your endurance, and makes you more functional?

Circuit training is a fun, challenging, and engaging way to blend different activities into one, allowing you to work toward multiple goals simultaneously.

Without further ado, let’s dive into circuit training, what it is, and how you can get started.

Weight training doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as it should. 

These days, the focus is more on aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training, circuit workouts, and other methods. 

We don’t suggest that weight training is the only way to get fit. But lifting weights is far more beneficial than people imagine. Today, we’ll go over three solid reasons why that is.

Running is fun, beneficial, and exhilarating.

There is no other feeling like the one you get after you finish a workout. You’re proud of yourself, your mood is high, and you feel motivated to take on the entire world. 

But while beneficial, running can also get tedious at times. Running in the same way can lead to minor aches and ruin the training experience. 

To that end, we’ve put together four running tips to improve your workouts and make them more fun. Let’s dive in.

Like most people, you’ve probably gone about fitness the solo way: training alone. 

Working out on your own has its benefits, and you don’t have to stop doing it. You can unwind, relax, and spend some “me time.” 

But group fitness classes offer their unique set of benefits, too. Without further ado, let’s discuss the five most prominent ones.

Have you ever heard of HIIT?

Maybe you’ve come across some of its benefits and are interested in getting started? Or perhaps you simply want to know what HIIT is and how it benefits you.

Whatever your reason is, you’re in the right place. We’ll break down HIIT today and go over its most notable benefits.

Bodybuilding seems like a simple sport:

Lift weights, eat a lot of food and reap the fruits of your effort.

But like any sport, bodybuilding is nuanced, and you need to follow specific rules to ensure you’re progressing well and not wasting any time.

To that end, we’ve put together a list of five rules to follow for optimal results.

Many gym-goers see cardio as an entirely unnecessary thing to do. After all, they want to build muscle, so what good would cardio do?

Plus, doesn’t cardio burn muscle and make us weak?

Indeed, cardio has been under some criticism, especially from strength-oriented athletes. But what if we were to tell you that cardio is an integral part of the equation, even if you primarily care about muscle growth. 

Read on to find out why.