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How To Plan 20 Minute Workouts

by — Last updated: 2022-07-20 in Women's Health

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Follow this simple and easy five day workout plan designed to take any woman to their limit and get the results they've always wanted.

Workout tips

  • Set aside time in your day! These workouts won't take more than 20 to 25 minutes out of your day. Perform them in the morning before getting ready for the day, or during your lunch break. Short, intense workouts are the best to burn fat and improve strength and muscle tone.

  • Space the 5 workouts out throughout your week by having off days in between. Start with day 1 and 2, take a day off, and complete 3 and 4, then break again, and perform 5. Since they are so short, there is no problem doing them back to back, especially since they are all unique.

  • Make this time your special time. There are lots of other things you could be doing, so make the choice to not let anything get in your way. This is time for you to take care of your health, so don't let kids, dinners, cleaning, or your job take precedence.

Nutrition tips

Recovery is the most important part of working out, because this is when the real changes actually happy.

Rarely will a person burn fat while working out. The fat burning actually happens after.

Here are the tips on how and what to eat during and after your workout program:

  • Eat both carbs and protein before and after you workout. Have a snack after working out, even if you don't feel like eating right a way. The best results occur post-workout. This is your recovery period. Eating within 30 minutes of your recovery period will make or break your results. Keep a snack nearby, or grab a chocolate milk.

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  • Plan your meals and snacks and prepare them ahead of time. Cut your veggies and pack your dip the night before, or pre-pack all your daily foods during your off days. Keep them in sealed baggies or containers in the fridge, and take only that food with you to work/ school. You'll also save money by not spending on unhealthy eating out.

  • Eat frequently throughout the day. Prepare enough snacks that you enjoy to last you through your cravings. Chew on carrots, celery, peppers, cucumber, nuts, almonds, and more to keep you going.

  • Eat protein at every chance. Protein helps to build muscle, and keeps you lean. Poultry is a great source of lean, healthy meat. Have eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and don't feel bad!

  • Choose salads over fries at every chance you get!

  • Drink water over juice, pop and alcohol. Also be sure to drink 8 glasses of water per day.