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2026: Make Short Workouts More Effective by Nia Shanks

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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Strength Training - When to Use Short Workouts

To have an effective strength training workout within 20 to 30 minutes, push each set hard. Leave one to two reps in reserve. Low intensity steady state cardio doesn't use a high level of effort but this can be done for a longer period to reap benefits. Short workouts may also be best for strength training beginners or anyone who doesn't want to dedicate much time to training.

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