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While many of us think we're too busy to exercise, experts are busy taking that little excuse out of the mix. We now know that short workouts (2 or 3 10-minute workouts throughout the day) can be just as effective as longer workouts.
The key is to focus on intensity and use your time wisely. The sample workouts below offer a variety of cardio and strength ideas to get the most out of your exercise time. Substitute exercises to fit your fitness level and don't forget to cool-down and stretch after each workout.
Your 10-Minute Cardio Blast
To get the most out of 10-minute cardio workouts, you want to focus on working harder than usual. The following workout offers some ideas for how you can work hard during the time you have.
· 1 minute - Brisk walk or march in place
· 1 minute - Light jog outside, around the house or in place
· 1 minute - Jumping jacks
· 1 minute - Long jumps - jump forward, landing with both feet
· 1 minute - Light jog
· 1 minute - Jumping jacks
· 1 minute - Squat and kick, alternating legs
· 1 minute - Light jog
· 1 minute - Long jumps
· 1 minute - Brisk walk to cool down
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· Running - 1 mile
· Jumping rope
· Stepping - 30 steps per minute, 7 inch step
· Cycling - 13 mph
· High-impact aerobics
· Running up stairs
· Circuit training
· Calisthenics - pushups, jumping jacks, plyometric jumps and kickboxing-type moves
Source: www.exercise.about.com
Here's a workout you can do that's a little fun too!
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