On days I really don't want to exercise, I tell myself, "I can do ANYTHING for 10 minutes." I try to do at least 10 minuts of cardio and at least 10 minutes of strength 5 days a week. This is a do-able amount of time for me.
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I use Hemalayaa's Bollywood Dance DVD's for cardio. Most of them are already broken into 10-15 minute segments, so it's easy to do a quick workout and to switch it up so I don't get bored. for strength, I use the SparkPeople Firm & Fit DVD.
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Once I do something for 10 minutes, I'm usually good for at least a half an hour. The 10 minute mindset helps me get started.
HONEYBEEZ2/19/2012 9:09:00 AM
Thanks...I needed the reminder...I can talk myself out of 30 minutes by saying I don't have time for it. But 10 minutes is just a nice break from whatever I'm doing.
JUNETTA20022/19/2012 10:00:00 AM
This is an awesome way to think about exercise. thank you
KATEM2002/19/2012 8:11:00 AM
I'm going to post this on the bathroom mirror so I'll see it if I start to get ready for bed and haven't done anything all day.
WATCHINW82/20/2012 8:54:00 PM
10 mins
KATBOXJANITOR2/20/2012 8:16:00 PM
A good point to remember...and to actively use
TERRYDALE12/20/2012 7:35:00 AM
Works for me...thanx
MICHANTH2/20/2012 4:43:00 AM
Great advice, thank you
ROTTLADY2/19/2012 4:42:00 PM
Ten minutes at a time is all I can do but it is getting to another ten later on that is hard with my disability. I push on the day I can.
SOCDIRECTOR2/19/2012 1:07:00 PM
Very insightful. Thanks for sharing.
MOMSUE12/19/2012 12:28:00 PM
Great Idea!!!
NORASPAT2/19/2012 11:46:00 AM
Only way to go. It gets you started and more often you just keep going unless you set a timer of course,. Thnaks. Pat in Maine.
DIANN1112/19/2012 11:43:00 AM
Thanks for the reminder! I am getting back into the exercise habit and you are so right...aim for 10 minutes! If I just get started, I usually keep going longer!
LVMAMAW2/19/2012 11:43:00 AM
Good idea!
PIZO782/19/2012 11:15:00 AM
That 1st 10 mins is definately a harder part of the workout but once u get warmed up and going it's like u get a second wind. But it's true- u can do anything for 10 mins!
JILLITA552/19/2012 10:15:00 AM
Good ideas. Thanx
JIML2892/19/2012 10:14:00 AM
Great Concept! I will use this as my mindset for cardio.
NESTISEMPTY2/19/2012 8:56:00 AM
I have always found that if I can get started and go for 10 minutes I am able to keep going and intensify my exercise.
LTMURPHY72/19/2012 8:40:00 AM
Yes 10 min isn't that long
DONNA0882/19/2012 8:26:00 AM
Good idea!
TENACIOUS202/19/2012 8:03:00 AM
Love it! I will put this into action to ensure I no longer have 'OFF' days!!!
NIKKIVANTE2/19/2012 7:11:00 AM
Thank you I needed that as well this will help me get rid of these last 20 lbs..
W5VEOTX2/19/2012 6:51:00 AM
Sure beats procrastination.
STARMONICA2/19/2012 6:11:00 AM
I like this! I keep remind myself more walking and less elevator. I try to have 10-minutes exercise and almost every time I did mor than 10.
BUTBYTHEGRACE5/10/2010 1:46:00 PM
I loved your encouraging words! Thank you! -Karen
SUFRY35/10/2010 11:04:00 AM
This is a great reminder to keep in front of you each day. Thanks
NANALD5/10/2010 10:47:00 AM
Funny, this was first in line and exactly what I need because I am struggling with the thought of exercising today. I CAN do it for 10 minutes!
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even if you don't have 30 minutes to exercise just 10 minutes ,twice in aday is better than done104
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like jumping rope or walking down the streetor around the block
When first starting after living a sedentary lifestyle, setting up a workout regime seems so overwhelming let alone doing it. Start with dedicating 10 minutes to cardio and go from there. If you made it to the 10 minutes and still feel great, go another 10 minutes and so on. If you gave all that you can and are exhausted, then you can stop knowing you fulfilled your goal of 10 minutes of exercise.
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I find this technique really helps me- I get motivated to workout as its "only 10 minutes" but always surpass my goal and exercise much longer.
Its a great way to get started, and once you have built up momentum and know you can do more you can set bigger goals.
How to get snatches of activity throughout the day. Walk around dining room table doing intervals, walk slow for 1 minute, walk fast for 1 minute, jog for 1 minute, continue this cycle for 10 minutes. Walk/Run up and down stairs- Walk up and down 1 minute, run up and down 30 seconds, to 10 minutes.
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I work from home. I don't always have the car to go to the mall to walk, nor is it convenient to walk around the neighborhood. I do snatches of exercise throughout the day up to 30 minutes. This can be in 3 to 10 minute segments. My heart monitor shows 250 calories burned on average.
By creating an exercise routine based on your individual needs and abilities, as well as taking some precautionary measures, you can reduce your risk of injury and make exercise an enjoyable part of your daily routine.
