Let’s be honest: Gaining the motivation to work out consistently can be a struggle.

This is especially true during busy work weeks or when you feel blah.

Enter the “two-minute rule,” which is here to save the day.

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In This Article:

What Is the Two-Minute Rule?

Katie Kollath, ACE CPTand co-founder ofBarpath Fitness, explains exactly what the two-minute rule is.

For example, Kollath suggests committing to 10 pushups or 10 squats each day and building from there.

woman performing pushups and at-home exercises to stay in the best shape

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Daniel Pink, aNew York Timesbestselling author, puts it into perspective in aTikTok video.

I got a tip for that.

It’s called the two-minute rule, and it works like this.

How Fit Are You?

Going into any regimen full force can cause burnout and inconsistency.

You should get started with this healthy workout habit now!