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No Time for Exercise? Workouts to Fit Any Schedule

Balancing a busy life with kids, work, and responsibilities often leaves little time for fitness. But: There Are No Excuses! Whether you have 5 minutes or a full hour, there’s a workout tailored to your available time. Here are five high-intensity, functional routines that maximize efficiency and target multiple muscle groups.


1. 5-Minute Workout: Quick and Intense

Every minute on the minute (EMOM) for 5 minutes:

  • 10 Sumo Deadlift High Pulls
  • 5 Burpees

Tip: Use this as a warm-up or quick energy boost.


2. 20-Minute Workout: Short and Effective

Complete as many rounds as possible (AMRAP) in 15 minutes:

  • 5 Pull-Ups
  • 10 Push-Ups
  • 15 Squats
  • 20 Sit-Ups

Cool Down:

  • 5-Minute Stretch

3. 30-Minute Workout: Mid-Length Power Session

Warm-Up:

  • 5-Minute Rowing Session

Main Routine (3 Sets):

  • 10 Squats
  • 10 Push-Ups
  • 10 Pull-Ups
  • 10 Sit-Ups

Kettlebell Challenge:

  • Minute 1: 1 Kettlebell Swing
  • Minute 2: 2 Kettlebell Swings
  • Continue adding one swing per minute until failure.

Cool Down:

  • 5-Minute Stretch

4. 45-Minute Workout: Full-Body Challenge

Warm-Up:

  • 5-Minute Jog

Complete for Time:

  • Run 1.6 km
  • 100 Pull-Ups
  • 200 Push-Ups
  • 300 Squats
  • Run 1.6 km

Partition the exercises as needed to maintain intensity.

Cool Down:

  • 5-Minute Stretch

5. 60-Minute Workout: Endurance and Strength

Warm-Up:

  • 5 Minutes of Skipping

Complete for Time:

  • Run 2.5 km
  • 50 Box Jumps (60cm)
  • 50 Jumping Pull-Ups
  • 50 Kettlebell Swings (24kg)
  • 50 Walking Lunges
  • 50 Knees-to-Elbows
  • 50 Push Presses (20kg)
  • 50 Back Extensions
  • 50 Wall Ball Shots (9kg)
  • 50 Burpees
  • 50 Double Unders
  • Run 2.5 km

Cool Down:

  • 5-Minute Stretch

Final Thought: Time is not an excuse when workouts can adapt to your schedule. Pick a routine that matches the time you have, and train smart, train hard!

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