Thursday, December 11, 2008

Quick Workout 1: This takes 20 minutes or less

IMPORTANT! Before Starting any workout plan make sure you have clearance from your physician.

First and foremost you want to get some cardio in to get your metabolism going. An increased metabolism helps you burn calories and fat. If you have some stairs in your home do 5 jumping jacks at the bottom of the stairs then take off running up the stairs. Once at the top do 5 more jumping jacks and run back down. One time up and down the stairs is one complete set. Start out with 5 sets of these. Take it slow if you have to. I call these "Stair-jacks". Rest for 1 minute after the 5th set.

If you don't have any stairs do 3 sets of 25 Jumping Jacks. Be sure to rest for 30 seconds in between each set.


Next, go to the living room, garage or bedroom and begin to do lunges in place. Try doing these with 5lb dumbbells. If you don't have any dumbbells just do them without holding anything or just hold onto a can good or a bottle of water in each hand. Make sure to keep your knees above your toes. Alternate your lunges for 12 counts which will equal one complete set. Do 3 sets of these. Rest for 15 seconds between each set of lunges.

Then, go back and do 5 sets of Stair-Jacks or 3 sets of 20 Jumping Jacks.

Finally, Stretch for about 3 to 5 minutes. Concentrate on stretching your calves, hamstrings, quadriceps and shoulders.


There you have it!

Lets get in shape. Remember, being thin does not always equate to being healthy nor does being curvy, voluptuous or thick equate to being unhealthy. You can be healthy at any size. I am just trying to help you get and remain healthy and fit. I want you to concentrate on being the healthiest you that you can be!

Until Next Time,

Indulgenceiskey
http://www.naturesindulgence.net/

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