Only 30 Minutes

Date: Sunday, October 14, 2007
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Roommate's Room

Really any workout can be done in less than 30 minutes. I do them often, since many days I'm short on time. Full body routines might be a struggle though. I can usually do a push workout in about 25-30 minutes. I start with bench press one set to failure ,all sets are usually between 5-8 reps, after two warmup sets. Then move on to military press with one set to failure after one warmup set. Then do one set to failure with either close grip presses or skullcrushers. Back to chest again with incline dumbell presses one set to failure with no warmup set. Shoulders again either with arnold presses or seated laterals. Triceps either overhead dumbell extensions or kickbacks. The last movement usually bodyweight dips. All reps with a 4 second negative and explosive positive.How effective can this quick workout be? I've had the best progress with this workout. It's all about hardwork, you only get out what you put in. If your lifting hard then you'll get stronger.When short on time is it easier to do an aerobic or strength training workout? You can do either its really about intensity. Twenty minutes on the treadmill running as hard as you can at a certain pace for that amount of time will just kick your butt.
I find that time management is always an issue. I fit my weightlifting in by doing brief intense workouts. It's all about hardwork and intensity.