New Delhi, Feb. 7 -- Working out at home can't always be a fix when you don't have enough time to squeeze in a workout. Having anything less than an hour to hit the gym also seems to be an easy excuse to skip weight training. Which is why one must keep a few workouts under 30 minutes handy for the times when you are short on time. These workouts are intended to give the body enough of a heart-rate boost, a light sweat, a good test of strength and a decent pump to make sure you feel good. They should include weights and incorporate kettlebells, battle ropes and the cable machine.

There are two ways of approaching these workouts. One is to do a follow-along, which are easy to find on YouTube, and the other is to learn the formula of a 30-m...