by heza
There are some days I simply do not want to workout; I’d give anything to avoid letting my feet hit the cold, horrible ground.
Instead, I slam the “snooze” and snuggle back into my fluffy cloud.
Instead of letting the guilt of a missed workout consume me, I’ve found a 10-minute workout I can always fit into my morning schedule. I highly recommend finding a similar one. (Mine is a yoga routine from O Magazine.)
I love this 10-minute workout because:
- It only requires a floor mat. In fact, don’t even need a fancy mat – a throw blanket works just fine to save my knees from pain.
- Since its yoga, it’s a great way to start my day. Deep breathing and easy stretches are a perfect morning combination.
- It’s interesting. I don’t have to hold a single pose for longer than 5 breaths.
If you’re not into yoga, there are plenty of other machine-less exercises to turn into a customized 10-minute routine. Here are a few to consider:
- Sit-ups. Work on your six-pack the old-fashioned way.
- Push-ups. Tones biceps, triceps, forearms, chest and much more.
- Jogging. Calorie killer!
- Leg lifts. Tones inner and outer thigh.
- Lunges. Strengthen and tone legs and buns.
- Plain old stretching. Increases range of motion, which makes everyday tasks easier.
- Jumping jacks. One hundred of these little jumpers can burn 200 – 240 calories.
What am I forgetting?
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You can stand on the edge of a step, and let your heel dip down below the step, and then go back up. This will give you toned calves.
Also, to work your triceps, take a dumbell (or a can of food if you don’t have a dumbell) and hold it straight above your head. Then move it down behind your head, and straight back up. Tones the flabby upper arms.
I need to take your flabby arms advice. I have desk job arms, unfortunately.
What yoga “routine” do you do? Is it a video or something published in O magazine?
It was published in O magazine. I could make you a copy? email me your address:
melissa [at] peaceandprojects[dot]com
Could you send me a copy of the 10 minute yoga that was in the O magazine. I tried it shortly and really liked it but now I can’t find it. I was excited to see you post. Thank you so much!
Hi Sherida – I’ll email this to you later this week – I need to get the graphic scanned. Thanks for the comment!