Namaste y'all,
The new year always gets people excited about getting fit again and most of the time it lasts a whole 2 minutes (am I right ladies?). So we thought we would remind you again that being healthy doesn't have to be so hard. So today we have come up with a workout you can all kickstart your health with! Hope you get inspired to make a change with a healthier lifestyle after this.
Since the following routine is only a 10 min workout, it can be done at any time. It's also designed so that everyone can do it at home. The steps are also things that most would know and if I thought it could be a little confusing I either included a youtube demonstration link or explained it at the bottom. For this workout it's important to do each exercise for just 30 sec before switching to the next one.
Beginner's 10 minute workout (HITT at home)
Need: 1 or 2 pound dumbells, a small step stool
Warm up (2-3 min): It's important to stretch before doing any time of work out. Dynamic Stretching is a good way to start a High Intensity Interval Workout. First simply bend at the waist and reach for your toes. Next, spread your legs wide and reach each way. Finally, open your arms wide and cross them body across your body while keeping them straight in a fast manner. Just let them swing. The final stretch is to reach behind your back and connect your fingers and pull your shoulder blades back.
2 min (Cardio):
- Jumping Jacks
- Butt Kicks
- Jumping jacks
- Windmills
4 min (Legs):
- Lunges
- Squats
- Step-ups
- Knee Highs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZZoCNMU48U
6 min (Core):
- Crunches
- Butt up
- Plank
- Bicycle crunches
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9atTeIrxNeY
8 min (Arms, all with weights):
- Bicep curls,
- Chest fly's
- Arm lifts
- Tricep Kick backs
10 min (Cardio):
- Grapevines
- Pretend Jump rope
- Burpees
- Jumping jacks
Cool Down: Simply do some static stretching where you don't bounce or do any quick movements. Hold each position for 5-10 seconds. Everything is slowed down so your heart rate can also get back to normal. Simple sit on the floor with your legs spread as wide as comfortable and reach for either foot. Then reach down the middle. While sitting down, cross both your arms across your chest one at a time. Cross them over your head reaching your back as well.
And your done!
Workout Descriptions:
Chest Fly's: lean forward at the waist while keeping your legs spread and with a slight bend in your elbows, bring your arms in front of you and lift them away till shoulder level
Arm lifts: keep your arms at your sides and then lift them straight up to shoulder level
This super easy workout leaves anyone with no excuse for not getting it done! New Year New US y'all! Lets get fit together. We will probably have a couple fitness and health related posts every month to keep the motivation alive so stay tuned for that!
Until next time,
Cee & Ess
