10-Minute Exercises For You!
10 Minutes or Less for a Body Weight Workout for Beginners
Making it to the gym can sometimes be quite a challenge when you're busy or struggling with unruly weather. However, fitness is crucial to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Luckily, fitness expert Sonia Jhas shares her insight about some effective body weight workouts that people of all fitness levels can do in the comfort of their own homes. Body weight exercises at the gym have their own benefits — like ensuring that you stick to a routine and remain motivated. However, at-home exercises can offer you the same benefits and also effectively maintain your fitness level. The exercises below offer routines for everyone at any fitness level to stay active in a short time.
First Exercise: Jumping jacks. Repeat 3 sets of these for 8–10 reps each, with about a 1 minute rest in between each set.
Second Exercise: Wall Sit. Repeat 3 sets of wall sits for 8–10 reps each, with about 1 minute of rest in between each set.
Third Exercise: Plank. Repeat 3 sets of planks for 8–10 reps each, with about a 1 minute rest in between each set.
10 Minutes or Less for Body Weight Workouts for Intermediates
First Exercise: Sumo squats. Repeat 3–4 sets, 10–12 reps each, with a 30–45 second break in between each set.
Second Exercise: Mountain climbers. Repeat 3–4 sets, 10–12 reps each, with a 30–45 second break in between each set.
Third Exercise: Pushups from the knees. Repeat 3–4 sets, 10–12 reps each, with a 30–45 second break in between each set.
10 Minutes or Less for a Body Weight Workout for Experts
Try to follow the high-intensity interval training method for these exercises. This means that, for one set, attempt to complete as many reps as possible in 30 seconds. Next, rest for 15–30 seconds, and then repeat the exercise 8–10 times before moving to the next exercise.
First Exercise: Jump Squats
Second Exercise: Burpees
Third Exercise: Push-Ups from the Toes
The body weight exercises above offer additional benefits. You can alter each exercise to suit your preferences. For instance, you can do a shallow squat or a deeper squat depending on what's more comfortable. Plus, body weight exercises offer reduced chance of injury. This is because using heavy weights or unfamiliar equipment for weight training may sometimes result in over-extension. So these exercises are the perfect alternative. Once you push yourself as hard as you can, you will certainly see the results!
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