Get Motivated to Find the Time to Workout
November 19, 2008
Everyone is busy, leading full and hectic lives and there doesn’t seem to be time to fit in anything else. But you really want to work out because you know how important it is. Get motivated to find the time for these quick routines which you can slot into your busy schedule.
The 5 Minute Routine
Find 5 minutes for this super-quick routine to get your blood pumping, heart rate up, tone your muscles and raise your energy levels. These jumping exercises are most effective when done in small doses – perfect for your 5 minute workout.
Squat jump
Stand with feet hip-width apart and squat down, have your knees and ankles in line. Jump up, swinging your arms for added momentum, and land in a squat again. Do 6 reps.
Lunge jump
Stand with feet under your hips; lunge forward with right foot. Bend both knees, keeping right knee over ankle. Exhale and jump up, changing legs in the air to have your left leg forward. Do 9 reps.
Pushup Jump
Get into the push-up position, making sure your hands are under the shoulders, back is straight, abs are tightened, tuck your toes under). Bend your elbows and bring your chest toward floor; push off and lift your hands a little way off the floor. Land softly, bending elbows. (If this is too strong, bend your knees to rest on floor.) Do 6 to 8 reps
Ball Stretch
Stand with feet just wider than hips, hold a basketball (or similar) at chest height. Squat then come to standing position rapidly bringing ball overhead, (like you are going to throw it back over your head. Return to starting position. Do 6 to 9 repeats.
Do each exercise for the recommended number of repeats, rest for a few minutes and repeat.
10 Minute Fat Burn
Find 10 minutes in your day for a strong, medium paced cardio workout to improve your heart, burn fat and increase body strength. Choose your aerobic activity, depending on what equipment you have available. It could be running, exercise bike, treadmill, stepping machine, jumping rope, fast walk up and down stairs. Work at moderate intensity – you should be slightly out of breath but able to carry on a conversation.
If you can find 15 minutes spare in your day, combine these two workouts, with a short rest between if you need it. Remember, if you haven’t worked out for a while, start off easily and don’t push yourself too hard at first. Work up the intensity as you gain strength and condition. So, now there is no excuse – get motivated, find a few spare minutes in your day and get exercising!
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