Make exercise a healthy habit
Finding the time and motivation to get up and start exercising is difficult, especially with school starting up again. The perks of making exercise an addition to your daily routine are worth it, especially when you look stunning in your homecoming dress. So grab your iPod, towel and water and get to work!
For those who have a busy schedule and do not have the time to go to the gym, try these fun and stimulating exercises that will not only make you look great, but feel amazing as well.
Extreme: These workouts are for girls who love drowning in sweat and not being able to move the following day. Good luck!
30 jumping jacks
20 crunches
10 vertical leg crunches
20 oblique crunche
20-second plank
10 sit-ups
20 bicycles
30 scissors
20 vertical leg crunches
10 jack knife sit-ups
20-second side plank (each side)
30 Russian twists
20 oblique crunches
10 sit-ups
20 scissors
30-second plank
IMPORTANT: After completing a circuit of this hardcore workout, take time to stretch and reduce your heart rate back to normal. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Moderate:For this workout, find a comfortable spot on the floor or on the bed. This is the perfect exercise to do for a study break. It is quick and easy to follow. Remember to keep your muscles engaged at all times.
- Single Leg Raise (20-30 reps)
- Inner Thigh Pulse (15-20 rep on each leg)
- Reverse Crunches (40-50 reps)
- Knee Push-Ups (10-20 reps)
There are so many ways to stay active, even if it is small it’s better than nothing. Remember the amount of effort you put in to your exercises will determine your results. So go big or go home and never give up!
In her spare time, Casey enjoys playing golf and tennis with her friends. She also dreams of becoming Tinker Bell someday.