This is a concern, and many times an excuse, for many people I talk with. I have long said doing something is better than nothing. Even if all you have is 20 minutes you can accomplish a lot as long as you are doing the right exercises at the right intensity.
When doing cardio work, you need to get your heart rate up. 75-80% of your maximum is a good goal to shoot for. That gets you in a challenging zone where you are burning a lot of calories.
With your weight training, if you don’t have much time, don’t focus on the tricep, do a chest press. Instead of just a bicep curl, do a row or lat pulldown. You will get more muscle groups worked with fewer exercises and you will be more efficient. As always it would be good to consult a certified trainer and sit down to discuss any issues you may have. You can always contact me for any additional tips too!
Until next time…
