It’s not just about the six-pack or the six-minute mile. Becoming physically fit isn’t about pushing yourself to the breaking point, it’s about consistency. Discipline and strategic workouts will get you results without burnout or injury.
Full Body Warm-Up (30 Seconds):
Jumping Jacks
Active Stretching (30 Seconds):
Legs apart, bend at the hips and touch right hand to the left foot, stand, and then touch left hand to the right foot. Alternate this move at a comfortable pace.
Rest for 15 Seconds
Upper Body (3 Minutes):
20 Push-Ups with your hands under your chest, 20 push-ups with your hands under your shoulders, and then 20 push-ups with your hands as far apart as is comfortable (3 seconds each push-up)
Rest for 15 Seconds
Lower Body (3 minutes):
20 Squats with your feet together, 20 squats with your feet shoulder-width apart, 20 squats with your feet wide apart (3 seconds each squat)
Rest for 15 Seconds
Core (1 minute):
20 crunches with your feet on the floor, 20 crunches with your right ankle crossed over your left knee, 20 crunches with your left ankle crossed over your right knee. (each crunch should be about 1 second)
Rest for 15 Seconds
Lower Back (1 Minute):
Lay on your stomach with your legs straight and your hands behind your head – keep your hips on the floor and lift your upper body a few inches off of the ground for 20 reps, wait 20 seconds, 20 more reps (1 second each rep)