We all wish there we had a few more hours in the day and if there was what would you do with them? I would workout just a little bit more! I was excited when I came across this workout in the November issue of Glamour and now I’m challenging you and myself to see if it actually works!
The new year is supposed to be about getting fit and healthy, right? Well this workout is only 6 moves, is a whole body workout and should take about 10 minutes so, what are you waiting for?
Do each move as many times as you can in 60 seconds. Use a timer if you need to and make sure you rest for 30 seconds and start the next move. Before you start the workout start with one minute of squats.
Side Lunge
Works your thighs and butt.
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, elbows bent, hands at chest level.
- Step right foot several feet out to the side and bend right knee 90 degrees, sinking butt back, as shown below. Step back to start; switch sides. Continue, alternating legs with each rep, for 60 seconds.
Triceps push-up
Works your triceps, chest, abs, and back.
- Get down on all fours, arms straight, hands directly under shoulders; lift feet off the floor and cross ankles.
- Bend elbows back (not out to sides) and lower chest toward the floor. Push up to start and repeat for 60 seconds.
Plank up
Works your abs, back, biceps, and triceps.
- Start with forearms on floor, palms down, elbows beneath shoulders, legs extended.
- Place right hand under right shoulder and push up, straightening arm; repeat with left arm so body comes into a raised plank, as shown below. Lower with left, then right, arm. Repeat, starting with left hand, for 60 seconds.
Mountain Climber
Works your quads, calves, and butt.
- Start in a raised push-up position, hands shoulder-width apart.Bend left knee and bring it forward, ball of foot near left hand. Switch legs by hopping right foot forward, landing with ball of foot near right hand, while left leg goes back. Continue, alternating legs as fast as you can, for 60 seconds.
Ice Skater
Works your hips and butt.
- Stand with elbows bent. Leap sideways with right leg, bending right knee as you land and crossing left leg behind right, toes tapping the floor. As you leap, bring left arm forward and right arm back.
- Repeat, leaping left. Continue “skating” side to side, for 60 seconds.
Photos courtesy of www.othings.com, www.fitsugar.com, well-girl.com, ultimatehealthcareguide.blogspot.com, www.oprah.com, and www.skimble.com.
