Watch Caroline’s Circuits’ 15-minute ‘do anywhere’ summer workout video that’s perfect for busy schedules
It’s easy to find reasons not to exercise, which is why top strength trainer Caroline Idiens has devised this quick and easy workout exclusively for GTG that can be done wherever you are this summer. No excuses!
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Whether it’s your usual routine going to pot in the summer holidays, lack of childcare, working too late or feeling exhausted, we can compile a list of reasons not to exercise quicker than you can say “Lululemon”. But we all know that when you do work out, the benefits far outweigh the excuses: more energy, a boost of serotonin to make you feel happier, better sleep, more focus – the list goes on.
And that’s where Instagram sensation PT Caroline Idiens, known to her 2.2 million followers as Caroline’s Circuits, comes in. She is a specialist in strength training and is celebrated for her time-efficient workouts, not to mention her recipe ideas – she recently shared her high-protein breakfast recipes with us.
Her workouts are ideal if you only have ten minutes to spare and no obvious gym equipment to hand. Case in point: her ‘water bottle workouts’ ,where she films arm toning exercises using two 1.5l water bottles as weights, have over 5 million views.
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She has designed a short-and-sweet circuit for Get The Gloss too: “You can do it anywhere and it needs very little space,” she says. “It’s one you can start the day with and feel totally energised. It ticks the cardio and strength boxes in just 15 minutes.”
Why short workouts are so effective
Quick circuits are perfect for when you’re short of time, easy to commit to, and kinder to your body, says Caroline, whose 30-minute online workouts, four times a week, attract hundreds of participants from all over the globe.
“You don’t have to spend an hour working out to get results – consistency is the name of the game and there is evidence that shorter workouts are just as, if not more, effective than longer sessions. They keep you focused thanks to their variety, you can tailor to different muscle groups or goals, they give a great mental boost and also help avoid the kind of overtraining injuries you can get from long, frequent workouts.”
Ready for some mountain climbers and shuttle runs?
Caroline’s tips for working out consistently over the summer:
- Go early in the day before it’s too hot or the day takes over.
- Ensure you hydrate often.
- If you’re exercising outside, always wear SPF and light, breathable fabrics.
- Pack a resistance band in your holiday suitcase – they take up almost no room and there’s a variety of exercises you can do with them.
For more of Caroline’s workout classes (both live and on-demand), see www.carolinescircuits.com
