So you can’t make it to the gym these days? If you are too lazy to get yourself moving or on a holiday, the best idea is to keep your exercise routine short. Ganesh Sakpal, fitness expert Gold’s Gym India shares a 10-minute, short yet intense, workout that will work your entire body and yes you do not have to push yourself much.
Superman stretch: The superman is a basic stretch that will target your whole back. Hold the superman position for 30 seconds, rest and repeat four times. So you stretch for exactly 2 minutes.
Upward facing dog: You can get a firmer everything in the upward dog stretch. Hold for 20 seconds as you open your chest towards the sky. Repeat it thrice.
Bicycle crunches are one of the most effective ab exercises to work those obliques. Continue doing it for a minute, rest for 2-3 seconds and do another set for a minute.
Dolphin plank: While dolphin plank requires a little extra strength, it will challenge your core while toning your hamstrings and butt. Try to hold the plank for a minute. If you fall off in between, get back to the plank position again.
Ab scissors: Perform ab scissors to strengthen your core and tone your legs. Do this exercise on alternate sides for a minute and you will immediately feel the burn in your glutes and hamstrings.
The reclining hamstring stretch is an excellent way to stretch your hamstrings and back at a time. Do it on alternate sides 12-15 times. You will be able to complete it in a minute.
Child’s pose: And when you are done working out, just relax in child’s pose for two minutes. Apart from releasing all the tension from your back, it will allow you to stretch your legs and arms.
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