Early morning floor workouts not only wake up your body but also kickstart your calorie-burning engine for the day.
Read on for the workout instructions.
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Perform three sets of 10 to 20 reps with 60 seconds of rest between sets.
The rapid, alternating knee-to-chest movement of mountain climbers enhances cardiovascular endurance while firing up your metabolism.
Including this movement in your morning floor workout helps you start your day with a metabolism-boosting, calorie-burning bang.
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“Start in a plank position.
Drive one knee toward your chest, then quickly switch and pull the other knee in.
Continue alternating your legs as fast as you safely can,” explains Masi.
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Do mountain climbers non-stop for 30 to 60 seconds for three rounds.
Rest for one minute between rounds.
The inverted position encourages blood flow to your brain, promoting mental clarity and alertness for the day ahead.
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“While keeping that protraction, press your hips toward the ceiling.
Allow the heels to rise as well.
Continue until the arms are completely overhead.
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Hold this position for roughly five seconds, then return to the pushup plank position.”
Complete three sets of five to 10 reps with 45 seconds of rest between sets.
To do this exercise, Masi says, “Lie on your back with straight legs.
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Slowly raise your legs to a 90-degree angle and lower them back down without touching the floor.
make a run at keep your lower back from lifting off the ground.
As your abs strengthen, you could lower the legs closer to the ground for each repetition.”
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Shoot for three sets of 10 to 15 reps with 45 seconds of rest between sets.
Planks
Planks are a classic static exercise that targets your abdominal muscles, back, and shoulders.
Your body should form a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
Slightly tuck your tailbone to flatten your lower back, engaging the abdominal muscles."
Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds, and repeat for three rounds.
Rest for 60 seconds between rounds.
Supermans also activate multiple muscle groups, making them a fantastic addition to your morning routine.
Hold for roughly five seconds, then slowly lower back down.
Aim for three sets of 10 to 15 reps with 60 seconds of rest between sets.
