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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Liz Connor

I'm a top personal trainer so trust me on this one: these 20 minute home workouts are the most effective

20 minute workouts at home: A woman doing a plank at home.

Finding time for a workout becomes a lot harder during December. When you’re battling a prosecco-fuelled hangover, navigating family members you haven't seen since last Christmas, and watching The Holiday on repeat, your workout routine is usually the first thing that gets sacrificed. Enter stage right: 20 minute workouts at home.

You might be wondering why we're talking about workouts at a largely sedentary time of year, but exercise is so crucial for mental wellbeing, especially during this hectic time of year. Studies show that regular workouts can alleviate stress, bolster sleep, and lower your chances of getting sick, so pushing it to the bottom of your to-do list isn't doing you any festive favours. 

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