Module 45: The 7 Minute Workout
A few years back, the New York Times published something they called "The Scientific 7 Minute Workout".
At first glance, there's not much to the workout. It's the kind of workout you'd prescribe to a relative who hasn't exercised in 20 years.
But I've to tell you when used as a "metabolic wake-up", this quick workout is really great.
Here's what to do:
Set your alarm clock for 10 minutes earlier than you usually get up. When you get out bed, perform this 7-minute workout. (You can download a free app on your phone that tells you exactly what exercise to do and times it for you.)
7 minutes later, you'll be done. You can jump in the shower and get on with your day.
But in those 7 minutes, you've done something important. You've essentially "woken up" your metabolism. Here's why:
When you go without eating all night, your energy stores are low. Which means -- if there is a demand -- your body will break down stored body fat to supply the body with energy. Problem is, most people don't give their body's any reason to break down stored body fat.
Waking up, showering, sitting in your car and sitting in your cube.... that doesn't exactly get the heart pumping.
But a simple 7-minute workout provides the demand your body needs to start tapping into your stored body fat. Plus, you'll find it actually gives you MORE energy for the day and can even improve your mood as well.
Now, what if you workout in the morning anyway? No problem, just make the 7-minute workout your warm-up. It will do a better job of warming up your entire body compared to the usual 5 minute jaunt on the treadmill.
And the 7-minute workout it easy enough that you can do it every day without needing "rest days." And as I've talked about before, one the secrets of the fittest people is that they find a way to incorporate some kind of daily exercise. You don't need to train for 2 hours a day -- just a simple 7-minute workout is enough to get the job done.
Anyway, if you're the kind of person who usually has 3 training days and 4 "rest days" per week, try doing the 7-minute workout every day and I think you'll be amazed by the results.
Here's the link and the workout:
Matt Marshall, certified personal trainer and founder of Fitness Under Oath
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