Short Spurts of 10 Minutes Work Outs at The Office Can Help

Representing fitness at work.

Tod thought about
starting his dance keyboard
business on Ludington Street in
Escanaba. 

His invention is that you jump
on your keys while working 
and working out

Work-life balance in the
same space.

Next up trash can
curls........

When you have a job and a full list of responsibilities, it can be hard to make it to the gym consistently. I know this firsthand—I go through fitness cycles: I’ll get in great shape over a year, let it slide over a few months, then start all over again. One thing I’ve learned is that consistency matters more than perfection. Going to the gym can also be very time-consuming, and it’s not always realistic to expect people to fit in long workouts.

That’s why many people try to squeeze in exercise during lunch breaks or whenever they can find a few spare minutes. The good news is that short workouts—around 10 minutes—can still provide significant benefits. In some cases, they may even support better overall growth and development than infrequent longer sessions.

This is especially encouraging for those of us with regular jobs who work in offices or from home. Even without weights or equipment, stepping away from your chair for brief periods can be used for core work, yoga, self-defense drills, fencing, or any number of other activities—as long as you get your heart rate up.

Take a look at the report below and consider the benefits of workouts that last just 10 minutes. If you’d like help designing a simple routine or just need a little motivation, feel free to reach out with a message to the right. I have a fitness trainer, yoga trainer and have been involved in sports for much of my life, so I’m happy to share what I’ve learned.

10 Minute Workout Research