Yes, performing multiple rounds throughout the day could make a difference. In fact, we’ve seen many clients turn to a shorter workouts spaced throughout the day as a way to break up their work from home day. As long as you can perform the movements pain-free, give it a shot and see if it works for you.

Thanks for reading, Brian. I think we agree on most points here. For most, start where you can (and that might mean 7 minutes) and then slowly increase your workout duration/frequency if and when you can.

Hey Nathan, thanks for reading. You hit the nail on the head – the 7 minute workout might be the right fit to help you build consistency. When you lower the bar (with shorter workouts) you make it easier to take action. However, once that consistency is built you’ll need to progress your training to truly become more fit. Incorporating extra bodyweight work, plus runs, as you mentioned is a good place to start. And if you want to shred in Bali, be sure to include plenty of lower body mobility work as well.

Fitness should be about living a full life and doing what you love. You don’t need to live in the gym unless your goals demand it – or you enjoy it. And that directly influences the question about how many days per week you should be training. If your goal is the holy grail of muscle gain (or retention) and fat loss — while still managing your busy schedule — here’s what we’ve found works best: 3-4 days of dedicated weight training per week.  Unless you’re an advanced lifter (consistent training for the last 6-8 years), this will be more than enough to see great results. These workouts can be as short as 30-45 minutes.  And if you want to hit the next level of leanness and conditioning, you’ll also need to include some conditioning 1-2 days a week.

Thanks for reading, Andy. I agree, you don’t need to be buff to be healthy. And, you can also get in great shape using bodyweight exercises. What I was suggesting is it is very difficult (and unlikely) to build a healthy body by only working out 7 minutes per day. It’s likely going to take more total work than that, no matter which modality you choose.

Andrea – thank you for sharing your story. We know how hard it can be to prioritize health and fitness with 4 little ones around, and your story is inspiring!

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Love to hear how you are incorporating the 7-minute workout into your weekly schedule. And especially love to hear that you are seeing results! Thanks for sharing!