Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jenny Cromack

I LOVE the 10 minute rule, it’s something I use with my personal training clients, something I use myself on those days even I don’t want to have a workout. To be honest, the 10 minute rule can be used in all aspects of live….not just exercise, it’s perfect to use for those tasks you really don’t want to do but know you should!

10 minute rule

What Is The 10 Minute Rule?

The next time you don’t want to have a workout….it’s raining outside, you really can’t be bothered, it’s been a long day at work, the kids are doing your head in and you’d rather have a glass of wine, then try the 10 minute rule.

  • Put your gym kit and trainers on (this is the hardest part, once you’ve done this then it’s plain sailing from here).
  • Start your workout, telling yourself you are only going to workout for 10 minutes.
  • If after 10 minutes, you’re still tired, you can’t be bothered, you still have a headache, etc then STOP. Give yourself the day off, sometimes it’s important to listen to your body.
  • If after 10 minutes, you feel GREAT, you no longer feel tired, those pesky endorphins are running around your body making your feel AMAZING, like you do ANYTHING in the world then continue!
  • I can guarantee that 9 times out of 10 you’ll go for option 2 and carry on your workout, wondering why you ever made such a fuss about not wanting to workout.

The 10 minute rule is simple but effective, give it a whirl the next time you are trying to avoid a workout!