Today’s full-body, calorie burning workout:
Exercise 1: Side Lunges (Perform to failure or max 20 reps each side)
Exercise 2: Side Plank (Perform to failure or max 2 minutes each side)
Exercise 3: Squat Jumps (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
Exercise 4: Side Leg Lifts (Perform to failure or max 30 reps each side)
Exercise 5: Pulse-Ups (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
A detailed description and accompanying photo is provided for each exercise below.
Exercise 1: Side Lunges (Perform to failure or max 20 reps each side)
How to do it: Stand with your feet hip width apart. Place your hands on your hips for balance. Slowly step to the right. Shift your weight to your right leg and bend your right knee. Keep you left leg straight. Push off with your right foot and come back to the starting position. Repeat with your right leg for entire series of reps. When complete, switch to your left leg and repeat exercise.
Exercise 2: Side Plank (Perform to failure or max 2 minutes each side)
How to do it: Lie on your right side. Place one foot on top of the other. Prop yourself up onto your right arm and raise your hips until your body is in a straight line from your ankles to your head. Extend your left arm toward the ceiling. Gaze slightly up toward your raised hand and hold. Repeat on opposite side. Note: for a slightly easier exercise, rest on your forearm.
Exercise 3: Squat Jumps (Perform to failure or max 50 reps)
How to do it: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and arms behind your head. Squat down with knees parallel to the floor. Don’t bend below parallel. Jump up as high as you can while keeping your core tight. Lower back down to your squat position as you land.
Exercise 4: Side Leg Lifts (Perform to failure or max 30 reps each side)
How to do it: Lie on your right side with your right arm at a 90-degree angle supporting your head. Place your left palm on the floor in front of you. Bend your bottom leg slightly. Lift your top leg to 45-degrees and then lower just before you touch your bottom leg. Lift and lower your top leg for the entire series of reps. Repeat on your left side.
Exercise 5: Pulse-Ups (Perform to failure or max 100 reps)
How to do it: Lie flat on your back with your arms tucked slightly under your hips with palms facing down. Bring your legs up to form a 90-degree angle as if you’re trying to put the soles of your feet on the ceiling. Pulse you hips directly upward without rocking your legs. (Your legs should remain at a 90-degree angle.) Bring your hips back down and immediately repeat.
I hope you enjoy today’s workout. Please share your feedback with me by commenting below.
Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide helpful and informative material and is not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any health condition, nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician before adopting a new eating or exercise regimen. The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence of reading this information or participating in the exercises suggested in this material.
Copyright © 2014 by Dawna Stone
