25 MINUTE WORKOUT: do as many of the following as you an in the time allotted
25 MINUTE WORKOUT FOR THE SUPER BUSY |
Crunched for time? Do this 3-4 times a week for a full-body workout
1 MINUTE SQUAT: Squat and hold for one minute, to vary the move hold 2 pound weights and extend arms out. Beginners should have arms to the side. tip: make sure you can still see your tippy toes, or it can cause injuries. Squats should never be done with the knee extended beyond the toes
2 MINUTE CRUNCH: do as many crunches as you can in 2 minutes. To vary:
- cross arms in front of chest and hold tight while you crunch
- extend arms straight out with 2 pound weights all the way until it almost touch the floor (but not touching)
- do really fast crunches
- do really slow crunches, especially on your way down
- crunch on a stability ball
2 MINUTE PUSH UP: start by doing them on your knees if you are a beginner, or extend full out. To vary:
- once you are able, put a flat weight on your back to make it harder
- do push ups on the flat side of a BOSU
- push up with one arm, legs extend farther out than usual
- push up with elbows bent out when you are in the down position
- push up with elbows to the side when you are in the down position
3 MINUTE BICYCLE CRUNCHES: just like riding a bicycle, alternate legs and try to touch the knees with the opposite elbow. Legs should never touch the floor for the 3 minute. To vary:
- do them really fast
- hold for 5 counts when you are in the crunch position
- wear ankle weights
2 MINUTE JUMPING JACK: to make it a bit challenging, wear ankle weights and/or wrist weights
3 MINUTE MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS: pull your knee as far to your face as you can, alternate legs. To vary:
- hold for 5 counts while in the crunched position
- wear ankle weights
- pull the knee to the opposite elbow
- do on the flat side of a BOSU
1 MINUTE WALL SIT: squat against the wall and hold for 1 full minute. Like a squat, also make sure you can see your tippy toes to prevent injury. To vary:
- do hand lifts with 2 lb weights while standing
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