How just five minutes of exercise can lead to big things

Posted on 29 April, 2022

Did you know, in Australia, only 13% of 45-55-year old’s and 11% of 55-64-year old’s meet the physical activity guidelines?

For many people, exercise can be the best kind of medicine. Starting an exercise routine in middle age can help a person’s health and longevity in the long term and improves general well-being immediately.

Often, getting started is the hardest part—so let’s start with five minutes. If you’re interested in the current physical activity guidelines, here’s a recent article.

We already know that it takes more than eight weeks before a new behaviour becomes automatic. Together, let’s create an obtainable movement habit. Over the past four weeks, we have given you a five-minute workout to adhere to.

We have one more week left, then we are moving over to a Pandemic Pilates focus—for those recovering from COVID-19 and needing to regain functional strength.

As always, I’m going to make it easy for you. We have purposely only given you three exercises as it’s achievable, maintainable, time-efficient and realistic.

Here’s this week’s five-minute workout:

Print the PDF here

• Single Leg Chair Squat
• Push ups with rotation
• Bicycle- Supine

We have made your daily workout achievable. That’s the key.

I’d love to hear from you (kirra@capitalhydrotherapy.com.au).

Do you have any workout requests?

Stay active, Canberra.

Love, Rach and Kirra