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Intro: Let’s face it — some days are hectic. But squeezing in a short, effective workout is still possible. This 10-minute blast is built around one simple goal: burn 100 calories using high-effort movements that push your heart rate, build endurance, and fire up your metabolism.

Why 100 Calories?

  • It’s a motivating benchmark — measurable, repeatable, and quick
  • Helps create a consistent daily movement habit
  • Works as a standalone workout or a finisher
  • Encourages time-efficient fitness (perfect for the RB100 ethos)

The RB100 Method: To burn 100 calories in 10 minutes, you’ll need moderate to high intensity. How hard you work — not just what you do — is key. The average person burns 8–12 calories per minute with bodyweight exercises when working hard.

Sample 10-Minute Circuit (No Equipment)

EMOM x 10 Minutes (Every Minute on the Minute)

  1. 20 Jump Squats
  2. 15 Push-Ups
  3. 30 High Knees (each leg = 1)
  4. 10 Burpees
  5. 20 Mountain Climbers (each leg = 1)
  6. 10 Tuck Jumps
  7. 15 Jumping Lunges (total)
  8. 20 Sit-Ups
  9. 20 Jumping Jacks
  10. 100-Second Plank Hold to finish

Don’t rest between rounds. Set a timer and restart each new movement at the top of each minute. Scale reps to your level.

Advanced Option: Add Load or Speed

  • Use a weighted vest or dumbbells
  • Increase tempo with Tabata (20:10 work:rest)
  • Add short sprints or rowing intervals

Real-World Use:

  • Pre-meeting energy booster
  • Travel workout with zero gear
  • End-of-workday stress reliever
  • Add-on to your main session as a fat-burning finisher

Pair it with:

Backed by Science:

Richard

Richard Branson is a fitness and wellbeing enthusiast with a passion for HYROX, cycling, and technology. He shares insights at the intersection of performance, wellbeing, and innovation.

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