Save Time with Compound Exercises

For those of you who have limited time to work-out, using compound exercises in a circuit can lead to added muscle strength in as little as 15 minutes. Pick three to five compound or multi-muscle moves and perform them in a circuit (one set after the other), with no more than 30 seconds between exercises. This will allow you to work your whole body and incorporate a cardiovascular component with one routine. For all exercises, aim for 10 to 12 repetitions; after you finish the first circuit, rest for 2 minutes, and then repeat. For added intensity, do active recovery for your 2 minutes of rest by doing some flexibility exercises.