Time constraints: Weaving together short workouts

Retired physical educator Roger Wolfson has helped a lot of people achieve their fitness goals by teaching them what they need to know when it comes to health and wellness, nutrition, exercise, and ideal diets.

Roger has taught in schools, held seminars and workshops, trained clients and participants in gyms and public demonstrations, taken several classes, and earned certifications in physical fitness training and nutrition.

For today's blog, Roger Wolfson shares some important information on successfully going up a short workout, which is around 30 minutes. He discusses how to put it together in such a way that it will be worth the effort.

First, Roger Wolfson that a workout that lasts for half-an-hour should be as complete as possible. Warmup, stretching, and cooldown exercises have to be included. This means that these exercises may take up a good third of the entire routine, which means there'll be around 20 minutes left for the main workout, including rest periods.

Next up, when planning a 30-minute workout, one has to consider if it will target a specific muscle group or if it will be a full-body routine. High intensity interval training (HIIT) methods are best for full-body routines, and they fit perfectly within the allotted time frame. It's also for the best if most of the movements are compound movements, Roger Wolfson adds.

Finally, Roger Wolfson mentions that rest periods between sets have to be planned perfectly and followed to the letter. There should be no room for extended rest periods as it will defeat the time frame's purpose. In line with this, people must pace themselves during these short workouts.