Ever notice how most people workout at the gym? Most people get on one of the weight machines, adjust the weights, do a couple of reps, and then just sit there for 2 or 3 minutes until they get up the strength to repeat the process. Notice the problem? In between sets, they just sit there! Why not put that time to good use?

Here’s a tip that will help you pack more exercise into less time. Stake out 2 weight machines that work different muscle groups. For example, a machine that works legs and one that works upper body. Go ahead and do your first set of exercises using the leg machine. Now, at the end of your set, don’t just sit there! Walk over to the second machine and do one set of exercises working your upper body while your legs rest. When you’re done, walk back to the leg machine and start your second set while your upper body rests.

If the gym is really crowded and you can’t switch back and forth between machines without someone cutting in, do some calisthenics. Do your set on the weight machine, then drop down between the machines and do a couple of crunches (or squats, or push-ups or whatever — you get the idea). Whatever you do, it should work a different muscle group than the one you’re exercising on the weight machine.

So don’t just sit there! Put that resting time to good use working a different part of the body. You’ll increase your cardio level and pack in more exercise in less time. Not a bad deal!

Hiram
The Balanced Health Guy

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