2618: Do You Have 5 Minutes? You Can Get Into Shape & More (Listener Coaching)

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Jun 13, 2025

Discover how just five minutes of exercise can revolutionize your fitness, perfect for busy lives. Explore the true link between money and happiness, emphasizing relationships over riches. Enjoy a hilarious tale involving a fart and a lawsuit! Dive into the debate on glute activation and the balance between strength and flexibility. Plus, hear about personal struggles and the power of community support while they share book recommendations that inspire self-improvement and effective training tips for athletes.

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ADVICE

Power of 5-Minute Workouts

Do multiple 5-minute workouts throughout the day for better fitness benefits and calorie burn.
These short bouts improve insulin sensitivity and boost energy more than one long workout.

INSIGHT

Short Workouts Increase Adherence

Breaking workouts into short sessions increases adherence and reduces fatigue's negative effects.
Frequent activity boosts metabolism and keeps fitness top of mind, encouraging healthier choices.

ADVICE

Effective 5-Minute Exercises

Use planks, crunches, bodyweight squats, push-ups, lunges, and power walks for effective 5-minute workout exercises.
Resistance bands are useful, but none are needed; power walks provide great benefits too.

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