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You Can’t Get Results In 5 Minutes…

🕐 February 28, 2017

📲Cori Lefkowith

I HATE that people think they have to go to the gym for hours or even do two-a-days to get results.

And before you get mad because you are doing these things, I’m not saying you CAN’T…I just don’t think you need to…and more IMPORTANTLY that isn’t the only way to get results.

Having the attitude that you need to spend a certain amount of time working out or it doesn’t “count” is what holds way too many people back from not only getting started, but staying consistent.

What if I told you that instead you could start getting results and get in a routine by only spending 5 MINUTES A DAY working out?

And no this isn’t some get insanely ripped doing nothing bullshit plan.

(We think we need to be lying on the ground completely exhausted to get results. And if we aren’t completely worn out we feel guilty…)

No. What I’m saying is that all too often we never get started because we feel we have to make this huge time commitment that we just can’t mentally make.

We basically set ourselves up for failure by making changes, and achieving results, harder than it needs to be.

We’ve literally started believing that if it is EASY AND SIMPLE, IT CAN’T WORK.

How ridiculous is that!?!

If it is easy and simple, we think it is too good to be true. When in reality, we keep yo-yo dieting and jumping from program to program because the overcomplicated rules and huge time commitments make it impossible for us to achieve results.

We just keep adding more and making up all of these arbitrary rules thinking that by doing more, by cutting out more, by restricting everything, we will finally get results.

BUT WE DON’T.

I say this all the time but – sometimes LESS IS MORE!

That is why I started creating Want more quick, no-equipment workouts like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App! using my hybrid exercises and activation moves.

Want more quick, no-equipment workouts like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!

Because even though you may think “it’s only 5 minutes,” that 5 minutes is enough to keep you moving forward and keep you strong and lean.

Because that 5 minutes isn’t you walking casually on a treadmill or riding a bike. That 5 minutes is high intensity using not only compound exercises but HYBRID EXERCISES that work multiple large muscles at once from different angles.

By using not only interval training, but my Hybrid Moves, you can get results in just 5 minutes a day.

Yes, ideally would you combine these workouts for at least 15 minutes? YES.

BUT if you want results, it isn’t about the length of your workout, but the QUALITY and the CONSISTENCY.

Yes. Quality and consistency.

If you instead try to workout for hours and get so sore and burnt out and feel like you just don’t have the time…guess what? You aren’t going to workout again for at least a week, if not more.

That doesn’t lead to progress very quickly or help you create habits.

But what if instead you started by committing to just 5 minutes 4-5 times a week? That would create a routine AND get you started moving forward.

So if you are ready to try out a 5-minute workout to target your lower abs in my Lower Ab Burner Workout, Want more quick, no-equipment workouts like this? Check out our Dynamic Strength App!!

10 Comments

  1. salvatore pascucci

    Hello Cori. Well lady you did it again for me(and quite a few others I should add)The 25 hybrid’s you did were like awesome!I am definitly stealing some of those moves for my yoga for sport class.You are truly Blessed.Salvatore.

  2. Ann Turner

    Looks awesome can’t wait to give them a go

  3. Cori Lefkowith

    Hi Salvatore! Thank you! Let me know which are your favorites! Cori

  4. Cori Lefkowith

    YAY! Excited for you to try them!

  5. Jennifer Brown

    I’m always pressed for time, this might give ne an opporunity to exercise.

  6. Cori Lefkowith

    YES! These are perfect! 🙂

  7. Lisa

    Hi Cori Im going to give the 5 min lower abs a go and do it 4 to 5 times a week. Iv been trying to loose my lower ab pouch after having my children by C section. I haven’t succeeded so far, even after endless gym sessions so im hoping this will help.

  8. Cori Lefkowith

    Hi Lisa. Also consider looking at my plank article and pelvic tilt. You’ll also want to make sure you’re getting enough protein!

  9. Rose

    Hi Cory! Could you do or have you already done (and I am just not aware of) a video with “safe exercises” to get toned, strong upper and lower abs for people with chronic lower back pain who can’t do traditional ab workouts. Also, is the video for people with bad knees the only one available for people with chronic joint pain?

  10. Cori Lefkowith

    I would recommend you check out my booty burners as those are what I use to prevent and alleviate lower back pain. And you may also want to check out my beginner and low impact videos.

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Cori Lefkowith

Founder | Redefining Strength

Cori Lefkowith is the founder of Redefining Strength and a fitness coach with 15+ years of experience helping people build strength, move better and create lasting results at any age.

📍 Based in Mission Viejo, CA

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