Old school exercises have remained in vogue for good reason: They work. While advancements in exercise science are positive steps toward improving our health and fitness, don’t get caught up in chasing every “gimmick” on the market. You will certainly end up with a lighter wallet, but not necessarily a lighter you.
Here are a few exercises to work all your major muscle groups with minimal equipment. For your legs and glutes, build a repertoire of squats and lunges. In addition to standard squats and lunges, try side lunges, single leg squats, reverse lunges and split squats. For your abs, crunch away. While crunches won’t burn the fat away (that’s about cardio training and healthy diet), they will build a strong core and the “ripped” look we love. Don’t neglect the obliques – add a twist with the bicycle crunches and side bridge raises. For upper body strength and tone, there’s nothing like the push-up. Again, a varied approach is best. Hand position will make all the difference in which muscles you work; do some with hands in close, some with a wider spread and some with staggered position.
Finally, you don’t need a fancy treadmill or elliptical to get your cardio fix. Grab a jump rope, go for an early morning run or hike, or dance through your daily chores! Add all this up, and you have a full body workout without the pricey gym membership or living room full of space-eating equipment.
Denise Rejent-Lee
BRICKS Kickboxing
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