5-Minute Workouts To Start Your Day!
I know for many of us it’s a constant struggle between wanting to get into or stay in better shape, and just not having enough time to do so. I’ve put together a list of a few short 5-minute workouts that you can do to start your day out right. No matter how busy you are, there’s always enough time to spend 5 minutes focusing on yourself.
5-Minute Plank Workout:
Work your abs, chest, butt, back, and overall core in only 5 minutes with this intense timesaving workout. Your body will thank you for it!
Moves:
• 1 minute full plank
• 30 seconds elbow plank
• 30 second raised-leg plank on right side
• 30 second raised-leg plank on left side
• 30 second plank on right side
• 30 second plank on left side
• 30 second full plank 1 minute elbow plank
Equipment:
• Yoga mat (optional)
5-Minute Yoga:
Take 5 minutes out of your day to relax and work those muscles with this short and effective 5-minute yoga session.
Moves:
• 1 minute child pose
• 1 minute downward facing dog
• 1 minute upward facing dog
• 30 second low lunge on your right side
• 30 second low lunge on your left side
• 1 minute lotus pose
Equipment:
• Yoga mat (optional)
5-Minute Arm Workout:
Define your arms and shoulders with this quick and easy 5-minute arm workout. Get ready to bare your arms in swimsuits and tanks!
Moves:
• 1 minute tricep kickback
• 1 minute slow standing jab
• 1 minute horizontal bicep curl
• 1 minute standing skull crusher
Equipment:
• Dumbbells
5-Minute Thigh Workout
Work on slimming your inner and outer thighs in just 5 minutes. This short workout well help you feel cool and confident showing off your toned legs!
Moves:
• 30 seconds side squat jumps
• 30 seconds side lunges
• 30 seconds cross jacks
• 1 minute plié Squat With Overhead Extensions
• 30 seconds side step with squat
• 1 minute scissor kicks
• 1 minute bridge with knees together
Equipment:
• Dumbbell
• Yoga mat (optional)
5-Minute Cardio
Start off your morning with a quick cardio workout to get you ready and energized for the day ahead. Not only will doing this make you look better, but also feel better in the long run.
Moves:
• 30 seconds push-ups
• 1 minute jumping jacks
• 1 minute downward dog to plank
• 1 minute jumping jacks
• 30 seconds push-ups
• 1 minute jumping lunges
Equipment:
• Yoga mat (optional)
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