The Whole You Issue 4, December 2016 | Page 13

Your workouts can also be quick if they are planned well. Depending on your goals and your current fitness level the workout would absolutely vary but 20 to 25 minutes is a reasonable amount of time to give to a workout. High intensity training (HIT) or high intensity interval training (HIIT) are great ways to get a quick and effective workout. In order for a workout to be effective you need to achieve results from it. In order for you to achieve results you need to become uncomfortable during your workout. You need to push your body and mind to a point that is beyond your comfort zone, never to a point of pain but to a point that you wouldn't want to stay in for a long period of time. As your body becomes more fit, that point of being uncomfortable will change. The amount you can lift, the distance you can run, the number of times you can repeat and exercise will all change depending on your fitness level. That is why fitness is not one size fits all. Each person has their own experience, injuries, interests and goals. Those things together are what need to be taken into account when creating a fitness program. That being said I will leave this article with a short HIIT work out but I do caution you to make sure that you are using proper form or consulting with someone if you are unsure of the proper form. Always listen to your body. This is a guideline and example only. It is never meant to replace professional consultation. A quick and intense workout is a Tabata. These require very little space or equipment. All you really need is a timer. You can use a stopwatch or timer on your