So…not enough hours left in the day for exercise, huh?
Sorry. Not an excuse anymore!
A solid sweat doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Therefore, the following workout plan is not only unfussy and effective, it’s fast.
Ideal for an on-the-go lifestyle, knock out these moves in just 5-10 minutes, and viola! Cardio quota met. Without compromising that all-important schedule in the process.
You’re welcome.
- Ski Jumps (50 Reps):
- Stand with your knees slightly bent and feet planted shoulder-width apart.
- Bend your arms at the elbows, and tuck them tightly into your body.
- Clench your hands into fists, then stack the hips and butt behind the thighs.
- Jump approximately 1 foot to the left and land in the same starting posture.
- Rest for a couple seconds, then jump approximately 1 foot back to the left.
- Burpees (50 Reps):
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then bend down into a full squat.
- Place your hands on the ground in front of you to steady the lower body.
- Kick your legs into a plank position with the arms still supporting your weight.
- Lower the body into a push-up, then hold for a few seconds and lift your chest.
- Jump your feet back to a squatting position, then launch yourself into the air.
- Clap your hands above your head and land with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- High Knees (50 Reps):
- Stand straight with your feet hip-width apart and arms down at your sides.
- Clench your hands into fists and extend the arms in front of your body.
- Bend your arms at the elbows to form a parallel right angle on each side.
- Lift your right leg, bent at the knee and pull it into your chest at a left angle.
- Simultaneously, twist your upper body to the right and lower your left elbow.
- Touch your left elbow to your right knee, then lower your leg back down.
- Shift your focus to the alternating left leg and right arm, then repeat Steps 1-6.
- Glute Kicks (50 Reps):
- Stand straight with your feet touching and arms hanging down at your sides.
- Shift your weight over to the right leg, while bending and lifting the left leg.
- Point your left foot and lift it all the way up your butt, or as close as you can.
- Simultaneously, bend your arms at the elbows and pump them back-and-forth.
- Lower the left leg, then shift your focus to the right leg and repeat Steps 1-4.
- Jumping Jacks (50 Reps):
- Stand straight with your feet touching and arms hanging down at your sides.
- Bend your knees slightly, then propel your body a few inches into the air.
- While in the air, jump your legs out to each side, about shoulder-width apart.
- Simultaneously, bend your arms at the elbows and lift them above your head.
- When your fingers touch overhead, plant your feet firmly on the ground.
- Jump your legs back to the starting position and lower the arms back down.