When I was at my lowest point, when everything felt like too much, I found myself turning to one thing: 6-minute workouts.
I’d grab a dumbbell, set a timer, and just go. As many reps as I could squeeze in. It seemed too simple, almost ridiculous—how could 6 minutes be enough?
But here’s the thing: even when I was training to compete, I did a lot of 5- to 7-minute workouts. They left me crushed, but feeling amazing afterward. Knowing that I could get a solid workout in just 6 minutes made it easier to show up. My mind could accept it: It’s only 6 minutes.
Fast forward to today, and that same mindset is built into the 6-minute workouts in the Zeus Method app.
I hear it all the time:
- “There’s no way this works.”
- “You can’t really just do 6 minutes.”
- “That’s not enough!”
Maybe they’ve never tried it. And true—sometimes 6 minutes isn’t all I want to do. But when life hits hard, sometimes it is all I do. Because one focused effort can be enough when everything else in life is beating you down.
The Challenge: 6 Minutes to Move
I challenge you to try one of these workouts. Pick one, set a timer, and go as hard as you can for 6 minutes. Then tell me:
- Which workout did you choose?
- How many reps did you get?
- Did it crush you (in the best way)?
Here are your options (or make up your own):
1. 6 Minutes: As Many Reps As Possible using Justabar or Dumbbells
- 5 Curls or Hang Cleans
- 5 Shoulder Presses
- 5 Push Ups on Dumbbells
2. 6 Minutes 10 Seconds: As Many Reps As Possible
- 20 Crunches
- 40 Flutter Kicks
3. 6 Minutes 10 Seconds: As Many Reps As Possible
- 10 Goblet Squats Holding one Dumbbell
- 10 Alternating Reverse Lunges Holding one Dumbbells
- 10 Alternating Forward Lunges Holding one Dumbbell
4. 6 Minutes: As Many Reps As Possible
- 12 Dumbbell Shrugs
- 12 Deadlifts
- 20 Alternating Rows (Go heavy!)
5. 6 Minutes 10 Seconds: As Many Reps As Possible
- 8 Double Leg Raises
- 16 Flutter Kicks
- 8 Sit-Ups
- 16 Crunches
6. 6 Minutes: As Many Reps As Possible
- 6 Box Jumps
- 6 Alternating Step-Ups Holding Dumbbell in front of you
- 12 Russian Twists Holding Dumbbell
Simplify When Life Gets Complicated
When you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or like everything is piling up, simplify. Focus on what you can do, not what you can’t.
Just 6 minutes of effort can clear your head and remind you that movement is progress.
Now go try it. Then message me back and let me know how it went. I can’t wait to hear about it!
Keep it simple and do seomthingn even when you don't want to!