Only seven minutes for an intense workout sounds too good to be true, right? This article from the New York Times shows how different muscle groups can get more out of short interval-style exercises than an hour of low-impact workouts, such as walking or jogging.
The specific workout outlined requires dumbbells and includes lunges, push-ups, burpees and curls. I know it sounds demanding, but a workout is meant to get your heart racing and burn calories. Recent articles have shown that interval-style exercise provides several benefits including increased endurance, decreased appetite and improved metabolic and cardiovascular health. If you’re a beginner or an avid athlete, you should be able to find something about the workout that suits you.
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