Total Body Workout in 10 minutes

10 Minutes Total Body Workout

When life gets busy, it can put a strain on your fitness. Instead of skipping exercise altogether, take just 10 minutes out of your day to do an effective workout and help you feel a lot better.

Workouts in detail

1. Reverse Lunges, 6 reps per side

Reverse lunges help strengthen your thighs and hips. They’re simple and target each leg individually for more balance and stability.

The move: 

Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Take a long step back so your knees make two 90-degree angles at the bottom  and pull yourself back up with your forward leg. Start without dumbbells and advance to dumbbells or a barbell in either the back squat or front squat position.

2. Lateral Split Squats, 6 reps per side

By doing your squats side-to-side, you can build more strength in each leg than with regular squats while also targeting different muscles.

The Direction: 

Start with a very wide stance and your feet straight. Sit back into one hip and push that knee out. Repeat on the other side.

3. Pushups, 10 reps

This is the best bodyweight exercise for your upper body: It builds a strong chest, shoulders, arms and abs.

The Direction: 

Get in a pushup position with your hands about shoulder-width apart. Keep your lower back flat and don’t let your hips sag. Lower yourself and keep your elbows close to your body as you descend.

4. Hip Bridges (10 rep)

The Direction: 

Lie on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Drive through your heels and squeeze your glutes to push your hips up. Repeat. Do not use your lower back to pull yourself up.

5. Mountain Climber (30 seconds)

Spike your heart rate, burn extra calories and fire up your metabolism with this great cardio exercise. It looks simple, but in just a few seconds, you’ll feel it!

The Direction:

Get into a pushup position. Keep your core tight and run as fast as you can while driving your knees to your chest. Don’t let your hips rise; keep them at the same height as when you started.