Don’t think you have time to workout? How about a quick workout you can do in 10 minutes or less? This quick workout is ideal for someone with a very busy schedule. This quick workout is a great full body strength training, fat burning, and cardiovascular workout for the person with limited time. This workout can be done first thing in the morning before going to work, during lunch, or anytime you have 10 minutes free. To make this a quick workout, instead of doing repetitions, it will be on a time basis. Each set will consist of 25 seconds. You will do as many repetitions as you can in 25 seconds then move on to the next exercise with no rest between exercises. These are called supersets when exercises are done in succession without rest.
Superset 1
Pushups & Lunges on toes
(3 sets each , 25 seconds a set)
Pushups – come down to till your upper arms are parallel to the floor and all the way up to near lockout.
Lunges – step forward with one leg and come down to about 90 degrees, bring legs back together then repeat with other leg staying on your toes the whole time. Don't let knees go past your toes.
Superset 2
Squat press & Bent over rows
Squat Press – holding a pair of dumbbells on top of your shoulders, squat down like you are sitting back keeping your knees in line with your ankles then press the dumbbells above your head as you squat up and repeat. Make sure your knees do not go in front of your ankles.
Superset 3
Bicycle maneuver & Superman
(3 sets, 25 seconds a set)
Bicycle maneuver – bring your knee to your opposite elbow while lying on your back and extend the opposite leg then alternate.
Superman - Lying on your stomach, bring your arms and legs up as high as you can while keeping them straight and extended.
That’s it! A full body workout in less than 10 minutes, actually about 9 minutes! This quick workout should be done 3 times a week with a day of rest in between. Can't make the excuse that you have no time to exercise anymore!
Carlos Torres is a certified Personal Trainer with a degree in Exercise & Sports Science located in San Antonio, Texas. For questions and comments, send an email to .
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