lose weight by minutes
Find yourself out of breath at the top of the stairs? Does it hurt just to play with your children/grandchildren? Do you feel you can and should do better?
Welcome to Lose Weight by the Minute, where we bring you simple exercises that everyone can do in a minute! In today’s fast-paced world, time is a luxury that many cannot afford; especially for exercise. At Lose Weight by the Minute we offer you 5 quick and easy exercises that anyone can perform, regardless of their age or current physical condition.
These are today’s five…
Calf Raises – To perform a calf raise, simply keep the ball of your foot planted and lift your heel off the ground as high as you can. This can be done while brushing your teeth, waiting by the copier, or even making dinner. Start easy and work your way up to sets of 20.
Ab Flex – While sitting at your desk, on the couch, or even lying in bed, flex your abdominal muscles, hold for a good 10 seconds, then release. Start with small amounts of time, increasing the duration as you improve.
Jump Rope: (Did he just say jump rope?!?!) Yeah! As much as we all enjoyed jumping rope when we were very young, we seem to have completely forgotten about it. A mere minute of jumping rope does wonders for your heart and lungs, including a great workout for your calf muscles. Jumping can be done indoors with a high ceiling, while watching the kids play or admiring the outdoors and getting some fresh air.
Splits: Now I know what you’re thinking… splits?! The ultimate goal for you may be the splits, but for many, it’s all about feeling better. Doing simple stretches while watching TV is a great way to relax your body. If possible, stretch first thing in the morning, this will make you feel great throughout the day instead of feeling tired and stiff. Try to hold each stretch for 10 seconds, alternating sides and stretches, and make sure you never bounce your stretch!
Speed Walk: Speed walking is something that can be done over and over again throughout the day. Whenever you need to move from point A to point B within the office, home, or yard, try walking briskly instead of casually walking. Walking a little faster is a great way to get your heart rate up and get your lungs pumping! Looking for a bigger challenge? Try to go for a light jog once or twice during the day.
Always remember that weight loss, better health, and looking great IS possible for everyone, regardless of your starting point!
This is your life and you deserve to live it to the fullest. Take control of your life! Now, you might be thinking, “I work in a crowded office, I can’t just jog or do calf raises in the office!” Sure you can!
If someone sees you doing calf raises by the copier, what’s the worst that can happen? I guarantee that you will have made their day. 🙂
Tune in to Lose Weight By the Minute next week for 5 great tips for toning up.
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alain blais