The Only 3 Moves You Need To Have A Killer Total-Body Workout Today

When you have 30-minutes THIS is the best workout to do. You’ll do a little bit of everything including a dynamic warm-up, quick strength circuit, and cardio intervals.

When you have an hour to dedicate to exercise, here’s a great walk-jog workout that will get your heart pumping and leave you feeling tired, but refreshed.

But what about when you only have 10 minutes? Or five? This quick three-move circuit below is a simple go-to routine for when you don’t have time to complete your regularly scheduled workout. While planning ahead is great, having a fitness plan B is important for when you’ve slept through your alarm or have meetings run late. Life happens, but doing even just a little bit of activity is better than doing nothing.

The moves below target your core, butt, and arms, and will get your heart pumping, too. Repeat the mini circuit two to three times for a standalone workout, or do one set of the moves as finisher at the end of your regular routine if you have more time. 

1. Weighted Twists

Valerie Fischel

This move is all about those abs, particularly the obliques (the muscles that run along the sides of your waist).

• Hold the a dumbbell (start with five to eight pounds) in both hands at your chest and sit with knees bent, feet together, and heels on the floor.
• Now twist your torso to the left then to the right.
• Do 10-15 reps.

2. Squat Thrusts

Valerie Fischel

This total-body move is a great way to add some cardio to your day. For a strength challenge add a push-up while in the plank position.

• Start standing tall.
• Bend over and place both hands on the ground.
• Jump feet back so that you’re in a high plank position.
• Jump feet back in and jump up in the air reaching your hands high.
• Do 10-15 reps.

3. Step Ups

Valerie Fischel

This exercise will raise your heart rate and work your lower body. Be sure to place your entire foot on the bench and for more of a challenge use a higher box or bench.

• Stand behind an exercise box or bench and place your entire left foot on the bench.
• Shift weight on to left foot and stand up bringing your right foot to meet your left. Drive through your left heel to help activate your glute muscles.
• Now step down with the left then right foot so that you’re back on the ground.
• Do 10-15 reps. When you’re halfway through, switch sides and lead with the right foot.

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