On this page you will find fun and efficient workouts that can all be done in 30 minutes or less. That doesn’t mean that they are not challenging though!
No matter where you are, what equipment you have in hand or how pressed you are on time, I believe that there is always a way to get a workout in. Find the one that fits best with your goals, schedule and equipment and give it a try.
Sometimes it feels so much better to work out outside than go to the gym. Many I sure enjoy working out at the gym, but when the sun is out and especially when I’ve been spending a lot of time inside working on my translation projects, I need to get outside. Besides, now when I’m back in … Read more
If I had to choose my favorite piece of workout equipment, it would be ketllebell. Why? It’s versatile – you can work all bigger muscle groups of your body, from legs up to your arms. So many different options! If your workout equipment is limited to just kettlebell(s), no problem. Some time ago when I had no … Read more
I came up with the idea of what I’m going to do today for my workout only on my way to the gym. I must admit, I’m not that type of person who has her weekly workout plan ready in the beginning of the week. They say that failing to prepare is preparing to fail, … Read more
A lot of people take their tome off from exercise when they are traveling. If it it’s a vacation, they may feel like taking a break from their everyday routine, including exercising. Being on a vacation often means going a bit overboard with food and drinks, and so it happens that in addition to all … Read more
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! In Estonia where I’m from (and Finland where I am currently living), we celebrate the 14th of February not only as Valentine’s Day, but also as Friends’ Day. I kind of like this idea – why should we limit this special day to lovers only? So why not to celebrate this day with … Read more
Push ups are pretty much the gold standard exercise in the fitness world. There’s probably no one who doesn’t know what they are or has never done them. Push ups are simple, but efficient and there are a million ways to adjust them to your fitness level. You can make them easier (bringing your knees down, keeping … Read more
Running is probably one of the most natural ways of moving for human beings. Our ancestors couldn’t probably live a day without running, because their lives may have depended on their ability to run. They had to catch animals to feed their family or they had to escape an enemy. Running is also one of the most … Read more
During the holidays I didn’t have the best access to the gym. I did get in a pretty good workout in Christmas morning, but the rest of the six days that I spent back home, my workouts were done mostly outside. I did some running, walking, even built a snowman. That counts as a workout too, … Read more
Back in October and November I had a really nice time of traveling. My trip to Hawaii and then California were one of the best I’ve ever had. No, it was the best. I explored the island, met a lot of fun people, had some great food. But I also worked out consistently, five to six … Read more
I workout alone a lot, partly because I like to do it in the early morning, the time that not too many people find best for exercising. I don’t have a problem with it – many times I go out for a run or walk to think my own thoughts, without even bringing any music with me. I also love … Read more
Remember this fun piece of workout equipment from when you were a kid? I sure do! Of course, as a kid, I never used the jump rope for workout purposes. Jumping was just a fun thing to do with friends. We would do basic jumps with two feet, alternating feet, we hopped one foot and even tried to … Read more