The Simplest, Most Effective Way to Get Fit as a Dad

Let’s face it: becoming a dad has kind of turned your life upside down, hasn’t it?

You definitely don’t go out as much and that dad body is slowly but steadily creeping in.

Here’s how you can stop it with this quick, equipment-free workout. No gym membership, no commute, no cardboard food.

Do this 9-minute workout to save an hour (!) at the gym

Yes, you can achieve the same results as a regular gym goer, through time-tested, quick workouts that you can do anywhere at anytime.

1. Repeat 8 times

   00:20 Squats

   

   00:10Rest

2. Rest for 1 minute
3. Repeat 8 times

   00:20 Mountain Climbers

   

   00:10Rest

4. Success! You burned 285 calories.

Seems doable right?

Here’s how much it works your body:

Why is it so effective?

Tabata is a form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates between intense exercises (e.g. jumping and squatting) to keep your heart rate up, but allow periods of rest to keep you going.

Extra benefits:

Getting fit as a dad can be quite a challenge when you don’t have time for the gym. However, if you apply the principles mentioned in this article and combine them with BetterMen: Workout Trainer's balanced meal plan, you’ll look like a super dad sooner than you think.