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Apr 2025
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2572: Only 15 Minutes a Day to Build Mus...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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 15 Minutes for Gains and Fat Loss

  • How little it takes to reap most of the benefits of strength training. (1:16)

  • Adaptation vs. recovery. (5:21)

  • 15 Minutes to Build Muscle & Incredible Results with Strength Training.

  • #1 - 90 minutes a week takes you very far. (7:46)

  • #2 - Small daily workouts are easier to manage with time. (9:33)

  • #3 - Less “damage” done from missed workouts. (13:25)

  • #4 - Strength builds best without fatigue. (16:06)

  • #5 - Easier for habit building/consistency. (20:41)

  • #6 - Covers major movement patterns. (23:01)

  • #7 - Use a suspension trainer or free weights. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • Don’t I need to sweat and get sore for the best results? (27:39)

  • Is 15 minutes a day all I need for activity? (29:41)

  • Does diet matter as well? (30:19)

  • Would this work for advanced trainees? (31:37)

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