Total Transformer
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s hard to make it to the gym regularly, but you can sneak in a few quick exercises from the office.
If you’ve only got 10-15 minutes a day to squeeze in some exercise, what better way to workout than with moves that incorporate as many muscles as possible? Try these three full-body moves to get the most bang for your buck.
Kneeling side crunch
- Start kneeling on your left knee with your right leg extended out to the side and a small weight in each hand.
- Place your left hand on the floor directly underneath your shoulder.
- Extend your right arm up to the ceiling.
- Without moving your left side, crunch your right elbow and your right knee together.
- Return to start
- Do 12 reps and then switch to the other side.
Opposites lift
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and a small weight in each hand.
- Rest the weight in your right hand on your butt for added resistance.
- Raise your left arm straight out in front of you while you lift your left leg straight back.
- Return to start
- Shoot for 12 reps and then repeat on the opposite sides.
Lunge lift
- Start standing with your left foot in front of your right and your right heel lifted. Hold a small weight in each hand
- Lower into a lunge as you lift your left arm to shoulder height straight out in front of you with your palm facing the floor.
- Following your hand with your eyes, raise your left arm to the ceiling with your palm facing forward and then sweep your arm behind you in a circular motion with your palm facing your thigh.
- Do 15 reps of the arm circle with your left arm and then switch sides.
For 10 minutes of hard work, a 150-pound person can expect to lose about 50 calories.