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Exercise Life Hack?

Hey all!

I'm looking for an effective workout life-hack that's 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week that includes weightlifting and aerobics.

I don't need to be "ripped" -- just want some basic fitness. I'm looking for the most bang for the time spent. (Exercises that use multiple muscle groups, etc.)

Something between the unrealistic get fit for 5 minutes a day group and people who can spend two hours a day at the gym.

I'm looking for some sedentary computer type who researched this and solved this problem.

Anybody out there done this? Want to share your workout?

Thanks!

TOPICS: Life Hacks
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Speaking from my experience i...

Speaking from my experience i started by havign 10 min a day extra that i wanted to use to get in shape. I asked my Doctor about it and he told me the best bang for my buck was to run/jog/walk. He suggested to find an out door area that had some hills. he told me to do a little streching before i started. then to walk for 1/4 of the time, jog for 1/4, run for 1/4 then cool down by walking the last 1/4. What has happened since i have stared wakeing up even eairler makeing the 10m 30. i feel like a new man and have only been doing it for a month or so. i have also lost 6 lbs and not changed one thing about my really bad diet!!!!!! hop to see ya on the road!!!!!!!

 
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