After a brief, but very indulgent getaway down south and surviving the first week back at school, I've come home to the sudden realisation that I want to become a happier and healthier person- last year's new year resolution- better late than never right? With the added benefit of a gluten, lactose, and part-time sugar free Mother- by choice might I add- I had the healthy eating sides of things sorted, but not so much the exercise. As I've never really been an exercise person or into running marathons, a simple yet effective routine of sort was in need. And as I'm not interested in working out six times a week, hours on end, or going to the gym, I devised a little routine that I dabble into a few times a week, or whenever I get the chance.
- Skip rope for around 5-10 minutes- a fantastic warm up to get the heart rate going, plus a fast past song helps with encouragement.
- A quick stretch of the arms and legs... you don't want to ache the next day!- sun salutations are perfect for this.
- Then try squat for the entirety of a song, which is equal to about 50 or so squats.
- Pick a good, upbeat song and complete between 25 and 50 star jumps.
- 40 Russian twists with either a folded skipping rope or light weight in hand.
- As many burpees as I can bear, usually 15.
- Something like 50 calf raises is a nice treat after burpees!
- Walk up and down the length of the room doing lunges as you go, alternating legs each way.
- Bicycle crunches for the chorus length of a song, repeating two or three times.
- And an additional 25 star jumps to bring the workout to an end.
- Lastly don't forget to warm down, stretch all those muscles and regain your breath again. Yoga is a pleasant alternative to stretching.
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