Quick workouts
Happy Sunday! I am currently in the airport headed home, but I wanted to post a few workout options that are great if you want to get in a quick burn or if you want to use them as your warm-up. You could also repeat these if you wanted as well.
It’s important to remember that a workout doesn’t have to be a specific amount of time. In fact, sometimes I get the best workout when I’m in a time crunch. I think our society has put into our minds that working out has to be at least an hour to actually do anything. This could not be more untrue. Something is better than nothing.
If you are feeling low-energy, doing a short workout could completely change your mindset on your day, and that is typically my go to when I’m feeling sluggish. Although, you may not want to get your body moving, I promise you will thank yourself.
Mini workouts can also add up and make a huge difference in your mental and physical goals.
Workout #1:
-run up and down the stairs twice
-20 jumping jacks
-20 jump squats
-20 mountain climbers
-10 push-ups
-15 burpees
-20 bicycles
repeat however many times you want
Workout #2:
-45 seconds high knees
-15 second break
-45 seconds arms to shoulders in a plank
-15 second break
-45 seconds squat with two pulses at the bottom
-15 second break
-45 seconds of 5 jogs into a burpee with a plank jack
-15 second break
-45 seconds of toe touches
-15 second break
repeat four times or as many as possible
Workout #2 explained:
For high knees try to keep your core engaged and bring your knees up at a rapid pace.
Go into a plank position, keep your core tight and try not to rock your body to the side. Then, continue going from your arms to your shoulders and back.
When you go down for a squat like normal, do two pulses and come back up.
High knees or jog 5 times then go down to a plank position, into a plank jack where you move your feet out and in. Then go back up to a standing position and continue.
Lay down on your back and raise your feet and arms in the air. Touch your hands to your feet.
Workout #3:
-30 second plank hold
-30 second wall sit
-15 crunches
-15 donkey kicks on each side
-15 fire hydrants on each side
-10 push-ups or a modified version