30-minute total body workout

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

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This workout can be done at home with little or no equipment.  It is designed for all fitness levels.  Do each exercise 12 – 15 times, 3 sets.  Have fun with it and let me know what you think!!

Front Lunges: Stand with feet hip distance apart. Start on right side.

INHALE: step forward into lunge

EXHALE: return to standing with feet hip distance apart

Repeat 15 times on this side, switch sides

Front Side Raises: sit on stability ball if you have one, otherwise do this standing.

Bring feet hip distance apart, arms are at the sides.  Use dumbbells if you have them, 3-5 pounds are fine.

INHALE: prepare to lift arms to your sides

EXHALE: raise arms to shoulder height

INHALE: return to starting position

EXHALE: raise arms out in front of your chest, shoulder height

Repeat 15 times in each direction.

Reverse Lunges: Stand with feet hip distance apart. Start on right side.

INHALE: step back about 2 feet with right foot into rear lunge

EXHALE: return to standing with feet hip distance apart

Repeat 15 times on right side, switch sides

Push-ups: these can be done against the wall, on the floor on toes or knees.  Keep elbows at the sides.

INHALE: move toward the floor or the wall

EXHALE: return to starting position

Repeat 15 times.

Bicep Curls: sit on stability ball or stand, bring feet hip distance, arms at the sides, use dumbbells, 3-5 pounds is fine.  Full soup or bean cans work for dumbbells at home!

INHALE: prepare to lift lower arm

EXHALE: lift lower arm to contract bicep

INHALE: return to starting position

EXHALE: repeat

Repeat 15 times.