I know it may be hard to exercise on a holiday--Is it or is it just an excuse? I've used it many times! Go for a walk, do some gardening, go for a hike or bike ride, play some outside games with your children, or if you have 10 minutes to spare pick your 5 favorite exercises and do them. It is so important to just get your metabolism up and going. I promise you will feel better once you have done something-I always do!
10 minute workout
For a cardio-focused workout, chose 5 exercises and do each for 1 minute, repeating the entire series again. Some of my favorites might be high knees, running up and down a flight of stairs, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, toe touches and then repeating them.
For a strength-focused workout, I do push ups, squats, lunges, step ups, dips, triceps push ups, planks with dumbbell rows and a squat, curl and press exercise. If you want it to be a longer workout repeat 2 more times.
For some core work--Find a partner and do the 5-10-15-10-5. If you don't have a partner put your feet under the couch and do it on your own. Just a reminder it is 5 sit ups, 5 squats, 5 push ups, and then do 10, then 15, then 10, then 5 and your done!
The key to short workouts is to chose big, whole body movements that involve multiple muscles and work at a high intensity to get the most out of every single second. Hope this helps! Have a great holiday!!!
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