Workout Routine (8 minutes)
Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, followed by a 15 second rest to catch your breath. This gives you a great combination of cardio and strength training.
1. Squats
Stand with feet shoulder width apart, bend your knees, and lower your hips as if you’re sitting in a chair. You have to be in upward direction keeping your toes behind. Return to standing and repeat.
2. Push-ups
Get into a plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width. Lower your chest to the ground, then press back up to starting position. Use your knees as well for more results.
3. Mountain Climbers
Start in a plank position. Bring one knee toward your chest, then quickly switch legs, as if you’re running in place. Keep your core tight and hips steady.
4. Lunges (Right Leg)
Step forward with your right leg and lower both knees to 90 degrees, keeping your chest up. Use your right foot to return to first position. Use both legs if you can.
5. Plank
Hold a plank position with your forearms on the floor, keeping your body straight from head to heels. Don’t burden your hip too much.
6. Lunges (Left Leg)
Same as the right leg lunges, step forward with your left leg and drop into a lunge position, then push back to standing.
7. High Knees
Jog in place, lifting your knees as high as you can toward your chest. Keep your core tight and try to move quickly for an added cardio burst.
8. Bicycle Crunches
Bend your knees by closing hands behind head. Bring your right elbow toward your left knee as you extend your right leg out. Alternate sides in a controlled, twisting motion.
Cool-Down (1 minute)
Stretch for one minute to help your body recover and reduce the risk of injury:
Hamstring Stretch – Sit and extend one leg straight. Hold your toes for few seconds by approaching each leg.
Quad Stretch Stand and bend one knee and bring your foot toward your back muscles, holding your ankle. Hold for 30 seconds on each leg.
Shoulder Stretch – Reach one arm across your chest, pulling the elbow toward your opposite shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds on each arm.
This quick 10 minute routine targets your whole body, boosting your metabolism and giving you an energy boost to tackle the day! You can even increase intensity as you get fitter by adding more rounds or reducing rest time between exercises.
