One of the proven ways to crush your fitness goals is to have a plan. If you've ever woken up, thrown on some gym clothes, hit the gym, and made up your workout on the fly, you know it can be slightly stressful and unorganised.
Freestyling a workout is better than nothing at all, but to help make your workouts more efficient and effective, we rounded up our favourite total-body strengthening workouts. They're going to help you burn fat and build muscle [1], and they all take less than 45 minutes to do. If you're ready to get stronger, check out these 10 workouts ahead.
A 15-Minute Total-Body Bodyweight Workout
If you are a beginner or just need to give your muscles a rest, try this trainer's 15-minute total-body bodyweight workout [3]. It's guaranteed to get you sweaty and work your muscles in all the right places.
A Beginner Weightlifting Workout
If you're new to strength training, you'll definitely want to try this beginner dumbbell strength workout [4]. It will teach you the fundamental movements of strength training and have you building muscle and getting stronger in no time.
A 30-Minute Full-Body Strength Workout With Weights
Follow along with Nike Master Trainer Betina Gozo as she takes you through a 30-minute strengthening workout [5]. Do this workout at the gym or in the comfort of your home!
A 25-Minute Cardio and Strength Hybrid Workout
Mix up your workout routine with this trainer's 25-minute HIIT workout [6]. Your arms, legs, and abs are going to be so sore in the best way possible!
A Metabolism-Boosting Workout
If you want to boost your metabolism, burn fat, and build muscle, this six-move workout [7] is exactly what you need.
A 4-Move Strengthening and Sculpting Workout
Want to strengthen and sculpt your legs, butt, and back? Try this trainer's four-move gym workout [8].
An 8-Move Total-Body Workout
If you've got 25 minutes, you've got to try this trainer's eight-move dumbbell workout [9]. It's full of unilateral movements (a single-arm or single-leg exercise) that will help improve your core stability and strengthen the nondominant side of your body.
A 25-Minute Total-Body Strength Workout
If you have a tight schedule and still want to get in a quality workout, try this trainer's 25-minute total-body workout [10].
A 20-Minute Tabata Workout to Burn Fat and Tone Your Muscles
Get ready to challenge yourself with this fast and fun 20-minute Tabata workout [11]. Grab a friend, and get ready to work!