Get 30 Minutes of Burn in 15 Minutes or Less

Stop making excuses! Try five fast workouts to blast fat and firm your trouble spots

By Alyssa Shaffer

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In less time than it takes to answer a few e-mails or make a cup of tea, you could burn as many calories as you would going for a brisk 1 1⁄2-mile walk. The key is to up your intensity with more speed or incline and work lots of muscles simultaneously. These power-packed routines deliver short but sweaty workouts that nudge you out of your comfort zone just long enough to get results—including toned arms, abs, butt, thighs, and calves.

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