Making time to exercise can be challenging. “If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly every aspect of health: boosting sleep, strength, and mental well-being while slashing the risk of chronic conditions and premature death. What’s more, studies show that exercise has a positive impact even when done in very short chunks and with no equipment or fancy gym membership required” (Time, 2024).

Unfortunately, the demands of work, family, and social commitments can leave us juggling multiple priorities with little room for self-care. The mental and physical fatigue that accumulates throughout a given day can also make the idea of exercising feel overwhelming, leading to a cycle of procrastination; workouts face the chopping block as other obligations take precedence. While in-home and virtual personal trainers understand this difficulty, your health and longevity should be a priority.

This is where express workouts come in: Nielsen Fitness offers the option of 40-minute express sessions that can alleviate much of the stress around exercise scheduling while still garnering every benefit. Read on to learn why express workouts may be right for you!

Workouts for Busy Schedules with Nielsen Fitness

STRUCTURE

You don’t need to spend hours in the gym to achieve results. With the help of a certified personal trainer, you can complete an effective warm-up, workout, and cool-down in 40 minutes. Our expertise and experience in smart exercise programming ensures your time in the gym is never wasted. “Trainers are pros at developing routines for your specific needs, teaching you how to perform exercises properly, and keeping you motivated” (Harvard Health, 2024). If your schedule has more wiggle room, you can opt to warm up and cooldown on your own. The choice is always yours; it’s your time. We’re just here to help.

CONFIDENCE

If you’re new to structured exercise, a 60-90 minute workout can be intimidating. “While you don’t want things to be easy, you also want to avoid setting goals that are out of your reach” (Very Well Mind, 2020). On top of being more approachable, starting with 40-minute workouts is more gentle on your body. Jumping in too strong by pushing yourself too hard is a common mistake for new trainees, often leading to the total abandonment of an exercise program. The last thing you want is to leave your workout feeling depleted or spend the next week too sore to walk. Your workouts should leave you feeling strong, and 40 minutes of training is plenty of time to achieve this.

COMMUTE

One of the best aspects of working with Nielsen Fitness is the fact that we bring the workout to you. There’s no need to commute to the gym, unless you wish to train in our in Toronto or Collingwood Studio. Depending on your preferences and location, we’ll show up at your door, meet you in your condo gym, or dial-in to a video call in your living room. This saves you hours of packing gym-bags, traveling, and changing in locker rooms, all of which can be spent on other priorities. Pair this with the efficiency of a 40-minute session and watch your consistency soar.

FINAL WORDS

Last but not least, our job is to build a training plan that most benefits you. If you’re time-poor, we’ll never push you to train more than necessary. We want to help you reach your goals, but not at the expense of other important things in your life. One of our in-home trainers in Toronto, Collingwood, London, Hamilton, or Ottawa (or a virtual personal trainer) can work with you to find a training plan that meets your needs, and for those with hectic schedules, an express workout is ideal. If you’d like to improve your health and fitness but feel stressed at the idea of planning a routine, we’re here for you. First workouts are zero pressure, always free and can be booked here.