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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Lawton

PTs Swear by Micro-Workouts for a Quick Body and Brain Reset – 5 Science-Backed Reasons They’re So Effective

Micro workouts: A woman working out with a Pilates ball.

We're already big fans of short but sweet workouts that you can easily slot into your busy schedules here at Marie Claire UK. Let's face it, in an era of endless notifications, back-to-back meetings and general day-to-day responsibilities, carving out 45 minutes for a proper workout isn't always realistic. But if you're scratching your head about what the benefits of micro workouts are, you're in the right place.

Wondering whether dedicating just five or ten minutes here, or there, actually makes a noticeable difference? Surprisingly, yes. There's a real reason why micro-workouts are quietly gaining traction with personal trainers - science proves that these short bursts of movement can lift your mood, boost energy, and shake off that heavy, sluggish feeling that creeps in after hours at a desk.

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