Sweat Smarter, Not Longer: All About Micro Workouts

This new fitness trend focuses on compressing your fitness journey into stolen moments within the pressing demands of daily life, without any equipment

- Kriti Shukla

Let's be real - starting the year with "I'm gonna work out every day!" energy felt iconic, but just two weeks in, it's giving meh vibes. And hey, you're not alone - The Lancet Global Health spilled the tea that almost 50% of adults in India don't get enough physical activity. But what if we told you working out for five minutes could actually do the job?

Sounds sus? Even American media personality and businesswoman Kim K's trainer is a fan! Senada Greca, on Jay Shetty's podcast On Purpose, hyped up five-minute workouts, saying, "(They) target some of the biggest muscles in your body." Basically, it's a power move. Plus, receipts alert! A study from the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that short bursts of intense exercise can seriously cut your risk of heart issues. Enter micro workouts, the glow-up fitness trend you didn't know you needed.

WHAT IS A MICRO WORKOUT?