Quick, Effective Workouts

Quick, Effective Workouts

Whether we are tangled up with so much to do at home, school, or work, it can be very hard for us to fit our routine workout into a busy schedule. Personally,  I get mad at myself when my workout schedule gets interrupted, so I set aside some short workout routines that can still help me break a sweat. These workouts are not too complicated and can be done anywhere without the need of weights or bars!

1. Mountain Climber

            

    This workout provides a great combination of cardio and strength! First, get into  pushup position and fully extend and stop at the top of your pushup. While staying in that position, quickly alternate between your left and right legs. This makes you feel like you are running uphill. Make sure to bring your knees up as far possible in order to maximize your workout! If you do this right .your legs and core areas will feel the most intensity from the workout.

2. Plank Pushup

            Obviously everyone knows how to do a normal pushup, but altering it slightly can help you work on your body so much more. Get into pushup position and rest on both of your elbows, keeping your head up, body tight, and knees straight. Then, one arm at a time, get back into pushup position. Keep on repeating this and your body will start to burn from your shoulders down to your abs. This is a great upper body/core workout.

3.Bicycle Crunches

           

     These crunches added a little twist to normal crunch, providing some cardio and attacking more muscles around the core. Lay on your back and get into crunch position. Instead of going straight up and down, begin alternating your legs like you are riding a bicycle.  Also swing your shoulders from one side to the other to fully concentrate on your abs.

If you want to learn some other quick workouts, you can visit any fitness website such as Men's Health.