Group of young women athletes recovering after a workout
Young woman stretching before a work out session

1 MAP OUT YOUR MOVEMENTS

Walking might be good exercise – but when you’re focused on how to work out efficiently, wandering around the gym floor isn’t a great use of time. Plan your session beforehand so that you can go straight from one section of your workout to another – no hesitation, no detours.

2 TAKE THE HIIT

Wondering how to get the best out of your workout? Swap lengthy cardio sessions for high intensity interval training – or HIIT. On the treadmill? Alternate 20 second bursts of sprinting with 10-20 seconds of rest, repeat 10x. That’s the cardio equivalent of a run – in less than five minutes!

3 GOOD TUNES

With the right music, you have more in the tank than you realize. Tailor your playlist – with the BPM (beats per minute) set to match your workout – to motivate you. Time for cardio? Load some upbeat dance. Getting tired? Tracks building up to a burst will take your energy up with them!

4 STAY ON TRACK

Nothing spurs you on like success. Keep track of every personal best and every achievement. When you can see in black and white how much you’ve improved in fitness, your motivation is fed even more.