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Posted On: October 19th 2026, 06:07 pm
20-30 min?! I can work with that!! 🔥 (you’ll want to save this!)

I used to think a workout only counted i could carve out an hour+, but now I care about building fitness during the life constraints I have of 3 little kids and a busy schedule— it means hour-long sessions will get skipped at this phase of life.

Sometimes going back to the basics of strength & well-rounded fitness can tick every box:

🤝 20-30 minutes
🤝 Simple, effective moves with a sprinkle of heart health and bone density benefits
🤝 Dumbbells at home
🤝 Progressive overload, so the weights bump up and build over time
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10 per side b stance split squat
12 squat to upright row
16 deadbug lat pullover
1 min fast jump rope (heart & bones matter too!)
8 burpee or pushup variation of choice
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It really can be that simple and resistance training you can follow on your own terms, from your living room or basement does exist. If you’re a busy mom who wants to get stronger, be able to run around with your kids and build capacity for the future as well, save this for your next workout
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Follow along and comment “20” 👇if you want to know how I structure my week and need a lower body & core session to try! 💪🏼
Comments (56)
amyplavec 14 minutes ago

amyplavec

Now that my daughter is older I have the time and enjoy the longer workouts, but it is so nice to have shorter, effective ones in the app on the days I need that option too!

chelsiemwood 15 minutes ago
leahstenson 24 minutes ago

leahstenson

Love it! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

jillybean_46 39 minutes ago

jillybean_46

So good!!

dhem6 an hour ago

dhem6

20

sscott5 an hour ago

sscott5

20!

ktgregsmitty an hour ago

ktgregsmitty

I’m seeing myself get so much stronger just by picking up heavier weights. Love this mentality! I also cannot believe I ever did the 60 minute version! Never going back!

cedmonds615 an hour ago

cedmonds615

Yessss!!!

federicamoresi an hour ago
swiftjen14 an hour ago

swiftjen14

30 minutes is so much more sustainable!!

thepilateslab.fl an hour ago

thepilateslab.fl

I am obsessed with 30 min workouts! You can accomplish so much when you lock in and really take that time for yourself!!

r0se_abb 2 hours ago

r0se_abb

👏👏 30 mins

karrybauer 2 hours ago
mermade_stuck_on_land 2 hours ago
lrydzz 2 hours ago

lrydzz

👏👏👏

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