Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
This routine lets you squeeze in a full-body workout when you're short on time.
- Reviewed by Vijay Daryanani, PT, MS, Contributor

Never think you don’t have enough time for exercise. With just 10 minutes and a pair of dumbbells, you can do a full-body workout using a variation of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) called low-volume HIIT.
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About the Author
Matthew Solan, Former Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
About the Reviewer
Vijay Daryanani, PT, MS, Contributor
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