Legion Athletics
Oct 11, 2026
8 ways to shorten your workouts
Keep building muscle with less time in the gym.
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Hey there, If you want to build muscle in less time, your exercise list is a good place to start. Several variations of the same movement can add a lot of gym time for little extra benefit. And piling on more sets isn’t always worthwhile, either. The key is to choose exercises that serve a purpose, match your sets to your goal, and train hard enough to make those sets count. Then you can save even more time by combining exercises strategically and making better use of your rest periods. Here are eight ways to put that into practice: Get More from Shorter Workouts Enjoy! Mike Matthews Founder of Legion P.S. Always waiting for equipment? You have some flexibility to rearrange your workout. My article explains when you can change the exercise order and which lifts deserve priority. P.P.S. Wanna read my bestselling fitness book for women Thinner Leaner Stronger for free? It's available in Kindle Unlimited right now at Amazon: ⇒ https://amzn.to Want to earn cash back on every purchase you make? Click here to learn how. Already have a rewards account? Click here to view your point balance. To update your email preferences, click here. To unsubscribe, click here. Legion Athletics, Inc. 601 Cleveland St. 3rd Floor, Suite 300 Clearwater, FL 33755