1) Warm up on the way to the gym (and no, I don’t mean put the heater of full blast in the car!) – walk, jog or cycle instead to save 5-10 minutes in the gym. You’ll also find yourself in the zone and ready to go by the time you get there.
2) Combine exercises such as lunges with a core twist or squats with a shoulder press to save
time and challenge your muscles to a tougher workout. Use the mirrors in the gym to check your technique – ensure you engage your core muscles, keep strong and work on quality repetitions rather than quantity.
time and challenge your muscles to a tougher workout. Use the mirrors in the gym to check your technique – ensure you engage your core muscles, keep strong and work on quality repetitions rather than quantity.3) Have your workout planned already whether that is a programme set by a personal trainer or just a mental plan of session aims and which equipment you need to achieve your aims. By planning ahead (and also having back-up exercises in case equipment is out of service or being used) will make you more efficient.
4) Super-set your exercises so you don’t waste time resting between each set. Super-setting involves alternating between exercises that work opposing muscle groups for example – perform 1 set of tricep dips, followed by a set of bicep curls and repeat x2. This type of workout will allow one group of muscles to recover whilst working the opposing muscle group and take your fitness to a new level.
5) Swapping your constant-pace cardio for short fast intervals will help to maximise your gym time. Start off with 90 seconds of steady running, x-training, cycling or rowing followed by a 30 second higher intensity blast and repeat up to 10 times. Breaking up a 20-minute workout in this way will help burn more calories and fat, increase your fitness levels and pass the time quicker!