On the "off-chance" you're snowed in today, try this simple but highly effective workout!
Set a timer. 20 seconds no rest in between. JUST 4 exercises!
1: SQUATS: Hold onto a sturdy rail or something to get you into proper form. Hips behind you in a seated position. Feet about shoulder width apart. Squat down with knees about 90 degrees and squaweeeeeze those glutes!
2: JUMPING JACKS: Keep knees soft and land soft. To modify, simply use the same jumping jack arms but step out, side to side instead of jumping off floor.
3: PUSH-UPS: YES PAY ATTENTION!!! To get into the proper form get on all 4's then walk your feet one at a time back so that you are now in a plank position. Be careful not to arch your back or to stick your butt up too far in the air. Back should be in a neutral position (straight) lower down from here or to modify just drop your knees to the floor from that plank. Pull a bit forward so that you're more on the very top of your quadriceps as opposed to your kneecap
4: HIGH KNEES: Run with knees pulling up in line with your hips. To modify, lift knees while pulling arms down without jumping.
These exercises should be done one right after the other but listen to your body and take it at your own pace. You can repeat the entire sequence as many times as you want or do it once through and repeat it again later! If you have a light set of weight 1-3 lbs. You can add them to all but number 3.
HAPPY SNOW DAY!
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