10 Minutes to Exercise?

Here's a plan to make it work!

by James Richardson, Fitness Ambassador

Here’s a quick and effective 10-minute workout that targets the whole body:

  1. Warm-up (2 minutes):
    • Jumping Jacks: 1 minute
    • Arm Circles: 30 seconds forward, 30 seconds backward
  2. Circuit Workout (8 minutes): Perform each exercise for 45 seconds, followed by a 15-second rest. Try to go through the circuit without taking additional breaks between exercises.
    • Bodyweight Squats: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, squat down as if you’re sitting back into a chair, then return to standing.
    • Push-ups (on knees or toes, based on your fitness level): Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels as you lower your chest toward the ground and push back up.
    • Lunges (alternating legs): Step forward with one leg, bending both knees to lower your body until both legs form 90-degree angles, then push back up to the starting position.
    • Plank: Hold a straight-arm plank position, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core and glutes.
    • Mountain Climbers: From a plank position, alternate bringing each knee toward your chest in a running motion.
    • Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back, hands behind your head, bring your knees up and cycle your legs in the air while bringing opposite elbow towards opposite knee.
  3. Cool Down (1 minute):
    • Cat-Cow Stretch: Come onto your hands and knees, arch your back upward like a cat, then lower your belly toward the floor and lift your head and tailbone towards the ceiling.
    • Child’s Pose: Sit back on your heels, extend your arms forward, and lower your chest towards the floor, stretching your arms and back.
    • Shoulder Rolls: Roll your shoulders backward and forward several times to release tension.
Remember to listen to your body and modify any exercises as needed to match your fitness level. And always ensure you’re using proper form to prevent injury.