Schedules are always loaded, and it seems like there is never enough time for a decent workout. However, there are holes in schedules; empty space. Why not take 6 minutes to get in shape, no equipment or money needed?

On a mundane morning, after school, during a quiet weekend, there is time, and there is a free app the iPhone. It’s called Superman Workout. It was designed by Fei Yang, and the name describes it perfectly. The workout consists of ten 30 second exercises, with ten second breaks in between each one. The exercises include high knees, jumping squats, push ups, planks, and other more exotic exercises such as the superman position and mountain climbers. The app has a timer which allows the user to focus on technique instead of time management.

That’s the best part about the app. Any level of fitness can perform each exercise. The goal should be quality of technique, and then if the user continuously uses the app, they will eventually increase their repetitions.  

It can be difficult to find time to work with a professional trainer, and this app does a good job of compensating. It plays videos of what the workout should look like. The videos help the user stay on track with the technique. However, what could be even more helpful is if the workout instructed the user verbally, instead of just assuming that the user will see the video and know exactly how to perform the workout.

It’s not a perfect app. It only has one workout set, so there is a possibility of the exercises becoming tedious. However, if a user becomes bored with the specific exercises, don’t worry. Fei Yang has also created Batman Workout, Flash Workout and many other workouts tailored similarly to the Superman Workout, styled with high intensity workouts with different exercises.

Plus, they are all free. Finally, like any personal workout, there is no proctor telling the user whether they are doing the workout correctly. Nevertheless, the exercises themselves are completely beneficial to the well-being of the body. They improve upper body, lower body, and core muscles, along with endurance skills.  

Overall, the workout is about high intensity for short bursts of time. It is not beneficial if the user does not put forth full intensity. Like all workouts, the user gets out what he or she puts in. Use it anytime to work up a nice sweat. The best part about Superman Workout? It’s quick. That’s really nice, because like everyone at this school has a busy life.

Wake up early before school, or find a few minutes during a free period or after school, this workout offers 400 seconds of pure intensity.

Rating:  3/5 stars