Looking for quick workouts?

Life sometimes gets very busy. It can interrupt our everyday routines and we usually give up the one hour or half hour that we spend on ourselves. Working out not only keeps our body healthy but it’s great for the mind and soul too! When this happens, I turn to Quick Workouts: The 5-4-3-2-1 Workout in particular. The next time life throws a wrench in your workout plan, try this!

Quick Workouts: The 5-4-3-2-1 Workout

5 MINUTES

-Any cardio you want, walk, run elliptical.

-If you’re at home

– 1 minute high knees

-1 minute jumping jacks

-1 minute front kicks

-1 minute jumping jacks

-1 minute run in place

 

4 MINUTES

– 1 minute lunges or walking

-1 minute of mountain climbers

repeat for 4 minutes

 

3 MINUTES

10 pushups/ rest

15 tricep dips/ rest

Repeat for 3 minutes

 

2 MINUTES

30 seconds regular squats

30 seconds jump squats

30 seconds regular squats

30 seconds jump squats

 

1 Minute 

plank

total time 15 minutes: intermediate repeat for 2 x through; advanced repeat for 3x through.

STAY HYDRATED, DRINK H20 or electrolyte water or coconut water + take breaks whenever you need them 🙂

 

About The Author

Kim from Mom, Body & Stroll

First and foremost I am a full time mother of two adorable babes, and married to an amazing man and FDNY firefighter.  I, like most women had been extremely active throughout my life and to be quite honest, staying fit and working out was more than a hobby for me, it is a way of life. I am an avid runner, triathlete.  I am super passionate about fitness and health especially women. This is why I started my own company www.mombodystroll.com to help new mothers get fit and stay fit.

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