Who likes burpees anyway?
Who thought that jumping in the air, going down into a press-up, and coming up again would actually be an enjoyable exercise? There are many of us who will avoid high-impact exercises and the idea of weight lifting isn’t going down well either. It may be the same group of burpee avoiders, but there are also plenty of us that find the gym a terrifying place to go. It’s full of fit, bulging muscles, and physical perfection, which is all very intimidating, especially if you’re holding onto a few extra pounds. For some reason, there is also this unspoken expectation to keep up with all the latest trends in activewear.
The alternative is working out at home. All too often this involves online videos that claim to be aimed at “beginners” when in actual fact they expect a level of fitness and knowledge that many people don’t have, especially those who are new to exercise.
Get that body moving
It is believed that the key to getting moving is looking for ways to build activities, that fit into your life. This means you need to be making sure you’re getting those steps in and adding some healthy habits into your routine. The most effective exercises are the “composite” ones, and that is because they can work several muscles at the same time. Seven minutes have been put down as the perfect amount of time to exercise. Five minutes doesn’t seem enough and 10 minutes feels too much. Not just that, but everyone is capable of finding seven minutes in their day to achieve the results they want. If you do the right exercises within that time you can really up your fitness level, increase your strength, and lose weight. Standing leg kicks would be a great exercise to make use of that seven minutes (more on those shortly). Not only do they help build up strength in your arms and legs, but they also work your abdomen and butt. This will all help to improve your balance and raise your heart rate to burn calories and improve fitness. There is also no need for any special kind of equipment or clothing, so they can do done anytime, anywhere. The exercise may look simple, but it is very effective. For some, the key is exercising without even knowing you’re doing it. It’s important to keep things simple and that targets remain realistic, it’s doing something that counts. Work and chores may seem important, but it’s your health that should be at the top of your list.It only takes seven minutes
No matter how long you workout for, or how hard you push yourself, everyone feels better after getting their body moving. Surely, even with the busiest of schedules, you’ve got seven minutes somewhere in your day to workout?
Now, we’re going to give you the perfect seven-minute workout, that will definitely get your heart going. Before starting anything, warm up by marching on the spot for 30 seconds, then do the exercises in order. Follow each exercise for a full minute and then stretch out your muscles when you’ve finished.
Leg kicks
So, in the first minute, you’re going to do the leg kicks we mentioned earlier. These elevate your heart rate and strengthen your core which will improve your flexibility and balance.- Stand up straight with your core and glutes tight
- Swing one leg up as high as you can, and keep it as straight as you can
- Stretch your left hand out forward and try to touch your foot, before bringing it back down #BBD0E0 »
