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  • Anabelle Smith: Why you should try a micro workout today

    Anabelle Smith - 3 min read

    12 January 2023

    Better Lives with AIA VitalityBetter Lives with AIA Vitality
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    It’s no secret that life can sometimes get in the way of our plans, and our physical fitness can take a back seat when our calendars become packed. But the good news is, we don’t need to block out huge chunks of our time to exercise, as Australian AIA Vitality Ambassador Anabelle Smith explains.

    AIA Vitality Australian Ambassador Anabelle Smith - why you should try a micro-workout

    We all know how important time management is, but sometimes we simply can’t catch a break. You could be a university student, a busy parent chasing after kids, or maybe you’ve hit a busy period at work, and you’re absolutely swamped.

    It’s easy to let our physical fitness fall by the wayside when life gets a little overwhelming, but thankfully, there’s a solution for that: the micro workout.

    What’s a micro workout?

    A micro workout is a mini workout that can have big benefits for your health. It’s efficient, short and sweet, and gets right to the point.

    It ranges from five to 30 minutes, depending on how many circuits and exercises you aim to complete. It’s a short burst of exercise that’s focused on getting the heart rate pumping, and it’s handy if you’re time-starved or just want to get the endorphins going in a short period of time.

    Take it from me – I can’t sit still on an overseas flight for hours on end. I love getting up and walking around the plane, finding space to do calf raises and squats that just takes me five minutes. It gets my body moving and my blood and endorphins flowing so I don’t get off the flight feeling horrible.

    A micro workout can be a gateway to your fitness journey

    While a micro workout may not have the same results as a seven-day training regime, it can help keep you interested in exercising more, as it’s an achievable goal you can accomplish every day. Plus, it’s much better for your body when you have a little exercise every day – no matter how much1 – compared to doing nothing.

    Once you start putting those five or ten-minute blocks into your day, you’ll feel more and more motivated, which makes it so much easier to implement exercise into your week.

    Let’s use a staircase as an analogy, with our goal to reach the top (our peak fitness goal). If we’re starting from the bottom, a micro workout is a little step up – not too much, not too little, but just right for you. Lots of people fall into a common trap of exercising too much too fast; they either burn out, lose interest, or set unrealistic goals for themselves. Sure, they can leap up a few stairs, but more often than not, they don’t last very long, and they simply walk back down.

    Everyone’s on their own fitness journey, and will have their own fitness goals. Even if you’re sticking with a slower pace, you can still get the benefits on the way. Instead of thinking about unrealistic and unachievable goals, think about how every little small step helps contribute to your health overall.

    Small steps matter

    With a little bit of elbow grease, a micro workout can have huge effects on your overall health – it's also an easy way to earn yourself AIA Vitality Points that count toward your weekly Active Benefit.

    Our physical health plays a huge part in our holistic wellbeing. Even if the duvet is calling, any effort you make still counts towards a healthier you. Remember, small steps matter!

    Anabelle Smith’s personal micro workout

    1. 10 pushups
    2. 20 second handstand hold against a wall (or a plank)
    3. 10 tricep dips
    4. 30 second dish hold (also known as a banana hold)
    5. 20 crunches
    6. 20 pike ups
    7. 10 squats
    8. 10 lunges (each leg)
    9. 10 jump squats

     

    After I finish this set, I usually have a break for about 30 seconds to a minute, and I’d repeat this circuit three to five times. By the end of the workout, your heart rate should be pumping, and your muscles should feel fatigued.

    Remember, every occasion that involves you getting active still counts. Whether you’re doing calf raises under your desk, walking the dog or chasing after your kids, these all count as physical activity and shouldn’t be discounted.

    Workouts don’t have to be glamorous or overly structured. They exist to get your blood pumping and your muscles activated – even the smallest actions you take can go a long way.

    Footnotes:

    1. https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/benefits-of-daily-short-exercise-versus-fewer-longer-sessions/11196124
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