If the drudgery of driving to the gym, attending a workout class after work, or putting aside the housework and the kids to pop in an exercise dvd are just too much, then check out these quick five minute workouts that you can do any time of the day no matter how tired, busy, or unmotivated you feel. Every time you add five minutes of activity to your week, you will feel more energy, less stress, and you will actually tone up your body without over-training.
Case of The Mondays Workout: if you're feeling down and blah this workout will lift your spirits and get your adrenaline pumping so you can be more productive.
Wide Stance Squat with arms straight up 45 seconds
Wall Pushups with leg kickbacks 45 seconds
Repeat
Hands clasped behind the back, bent over stretch
Stress Relief Workout: when you're kids, husband/boyfriend, dogs, boss, or teachers are making you nuts this workout will dissipate all the built up anxiety so you can start having a better day.
Jumping Jacks 30 seconds
Stationary lunges with arm swings 30 seconds each side
repeat
Side to Side steps with punches 30 seconds
Chair Bicycles 30 seconds
repeat
Standing quad stretch with opposite hand high on wall reach
Get Focused Workout: when your restless energy is getting in the way of what needs to get done but you don't have time for a full workout this quick fix will help you focus and burn calories.
Hands & Knees Opposite Arm/Leg Extensions 30 seconds
Plank with Rotation 30 seconds
Single Leg Bridge 30 seconds each side
Single Leg Airplanes 30 seconds each side
Triangle Pose 30 seconds each side
Burn fat, lose weight, and get fit with quick workouts that work. Try 10 Minute Trainer: Tony Horton's Workout for the Busiest People Fitness DVD Program
