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Jessica Downey

You don’t need the gym to build muscle all over and strengthen your core — try this 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout instead

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When life gets busy, exercise is often the first thing we let slide, waiting for a quieter moment. But even when you're short on time, it's still possible to stay active—and this 30-minute full-body strength routine proves it.

Designed by trainer James Stirling (The London Fitness Guy), this quick workout can be done at home with just a pair of the best adjustable dumbbells and an exercise mat. You'll complete six exercises, working for 40 seconds with 20 seconds of rest between moves. The full routine consists of four rounds, with a 90-second break between each one. Use that time to rest, rehydrate, and get ready for the next round

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