Something happens when you miss a scheduled workout… Once that door gets opened, all your hard-won motivation can slip outside. And next thing you know, you’re skipping future workouts, too. That’s one reason I always talk about the importance of sneaking in a quick workout instead of skipping your planned workouts when you’re short on time.
Making exercise a priority (even if you only have time for a 15-minute workout!) helps to KEEP it a priority.
With that in mind, I have 2 time-crunch workouts for you in this email that you can do if you’re traveling, don’t have access to equipment, or are short on time over the holidays.
Workout 1 will give you a cardio boost
Workout 2 will work your muscles
Workout 1: Quick Cardio Burst
Duration: 15 minutes
Warm-Up: 2 minutes of jumping jacks or high knees
Workout:
- 30 seconds of burpees
- 30 seconds of rest
- 30 seconds of mountain climbers
- 30 seconds of rest
- 30 seconds of skaters (side-to-side hops)
- 30 seconds of rest
Rest as needed and repeat 4 times
Workout 2: Total Body Tone-Up
Duration: 20 minutes
Warm-Up:
- 1 minute of arm circles (30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward)
- 30 seconds of squats
Workout:
- 40 seconds of push-ups (from knees or toes)
- 20 seconds of rest
- 40 seconds of squats
- 20 seconds of rest
- 40 seconds of tricep dips from a chair or sturdy bench
- 20 seconds of rest
- 40 seconds of alternating reverse lunges
- 40 seconds of rest
Rest as needed and repeat 4 times
Both (or either) of these workouts will get the job done!
Remember: It’s the little things that you do consistently that move the needle on your health and fitness!
Keep moving!
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