Monday, January 11, 2010

Short Workouts for Any Time, Any Place

found this in Ladies Home Journal...its 4 exercises that are easy to do anywhere...and doing them might make you feel better for not being able to make it to the gym


1-Minute Workouts You Can Sneak In Anywhere

Don't sweat it if you can't hit the gym today. Certified trainer Jessica Matthews, from the American Council on Exercise, showed us her favorite ways to sneak in some extra workout time.

Situation: Waiting in Line

Sneaky Move: Calf raise
Do It: Stand with feet parallel, shoulder-width apart, and slowly lift heels off the ground so you stand on the balls of your feet. Slowly lower.
Variation: Try the exercise with your feet turned slightly outward at the 10- and 2-o'clock positions to work the outer calf muscles.

Situation: Watching TV Commercials

Sneaky Move: Butterfly crunch
Do It: Lie on your back with soles of feet together, knees bent out to sides. With hands behind your head, lift chest a few inches toward legs. Lower to starting position.
Variation: Lift both legs straight toward ceiling, toes pointed. Place hands behind head and do the crunch.

Situation: Emptying the Dishwasher

Sneaky Move: Squat
Do It: Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands at sides. As you squat, keeping knees behind toes, raise arms forward to chest level. Stand up, lowering arms.
Variation: Try a single-leg squat. Lift right foot a few inches off floor and squat on left leg. Switch sides.

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