Few sets of heavy compound lifts would really help, doesn't have to take more than 30 minutes. Especially if you superset (multiple exercises simultaneously). E.g. squats and curls in between, bench and pistol squats...
I've been going to a small private gym with a great trainer/owner since March. I walk in and he has everything setup for my workout. He figures out the exercises (supersets), and within 10-15 minutes I've already done 12-16 sets.
The great thing about a good superset trainer is they will figure out each day's exercises based on your previous workouts and take into account which muscles are being used that day so you can do the whole workout without significant resting. I'm up to 45 minute workouts now and have done up to 32 sets in one workout. The other thing I like about this format is that because there is no significant resting, it also gets your heart/breathing rate up. Pushing or pulling a 300lb sled has a high cardio component when combined with 3-4 other exercises, especially after 4-5 rounds!
By making it an appointment with a trainer, you're less likely to skip, especially if you have to pay anyway (which I'd recommend). Whenever I've tried to do stuff on my own, it either peters out quickly or I end up getting hurt. This is the first time working out has worked for me.
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Few sets of heavy compound lifts would really help, doesn't have to take more than 30 minutes. Especially if you superset (multiple exercises simultaneously). E.g. squats and curls in between, bench and pistol squats...
I've been going to a small private gym with a great trainer/owner since March. I walk in and he has everything setup for my workout. He figures out the exercises (supersets), and within 10-15 minutes I've already done 12-16 sets.
The great thing about a good superset trainer is they will figure out each day's exercises based on your previous workouts and take into account which muscles are being used that day so you can do the whole workout without significant resting. I'm up to 45 minute workouts now and have done up to 32 sets in one workout. The other thing I like about this format is that because there is no significant resting, it also gets your heart/breathing rate up. Pushing or pulling a 300lb sled has a high cardio component when combined with 3-4 other exercises, especially after 4-5 rounds!
By making it an appointment with a trainer, you're less likely to skip, especially if you have to pay anyway (which I'd recommend). Whenever I've tried to do stuff on my own, it either peters out quickly or I end up getting hurt. This is the first time working out has worked for me.