Life can get busy, which makes finding the time for a full workout especially challenging.
Short, effective, and easyat-home exercisesare the perfect solution for my busy clients.
These moves provide a wide range of benefits, from boosting your metabolism to increasing strength and flexibility.
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Plus, when put together, they’ll take up just 10 minutes of your time.
Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
Jump up, spreading your legs and raising your arms overhead.
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Jump again, returning to the starting position.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Lower your body by bending your knees and keeping your back straight.
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Rise back up to the starting position.
Pushups
Pushups are an excellent upper body and core exercise that improves strength and stability.
Begin in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart.
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Lower your body by bending your elbows.
Push your body back up to the starting position.
Alternate quickly lifting each knee as high as possible for one minute.
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Planks
The plank is a fantastic full-body exercise that builds core strength and stability.
Start in a pushup position with your elbows under your shoulders.
Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Hold this position for one minute.
Begin in a pushup position with your hands under your shoulders.
Alternate quickly bringing each knee toward your chest.
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Continue for one minute.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle crunches target your abdominal muscles and obliques, helping to define your waistline.
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
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Lift your head and shoulders off the ground.
Bring your right elbow and left knee toward each other, extending your right leg.
Repeat on the other side in a pedaling motion for one minute.
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Tricep Dips
Tricep dips work your triceps and can be done using a sturdy chair or bench.
Sit on the edge of a chair with your palms on the edge.
Slide your hips off the chair, and lower your body.
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Push your body back up to the starting position.
Stand with your back against a wall.
Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
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Hold this position for one minute.
Stand in place and jog, kicking your heels up toward your glutes.
Continue this motion for one minute.
