I’m currently in work overload as the next few weeks are going to be quite stressful. Having a lot going on at work means that my personal to-do list is growing quite long. One of the things that has yet to be crossed of the list is joining the office gym. While I’m sure the process will only take 10 minutes I just haven’t made it upstairs yet to fill out the paperwork and take the mandatory tour. I also haven’t come to terms with paying the full year cost up-front until our cash flow gets in order a bit. Moving two people to two different countries is expensive!
So, in light of my gym-free life and the fact that none of my workout DVD or weights have arrived from the United States, I took the time to put together a simple five minute full body workout that I could do anytime in the comfort of my flat. It requires very little space, no equipment and best of all, it is hard enough to make your muscles quiver while not making you sweat.
I’ve been doing this workout every single day for 2 weeks and am already up to 29 full pushups in a minute and the wall squat doesn’t make my thighs quiver quite so much. I love getting it done early, right after my morning run, before hopping in the shower! It’s the perfect solution for people who travel, don’t belong to a gym, or are just looking for a beginner strength training program. Even someone like my new workout buddy, Sarah, who is a new mom with barely enough time to shower!
Try tossing this workout into your daily routine 3-4 days a week and feel the difference within weeks!
Ashley – It has been so much fun to read about your new experience in Switzerland (and Bo’s in London). So thrilled for you guys. What an amazing adventure you two will have during this time. LOVE this 5 minute workout you posted = FAB!
Have a great weekend!
Dee Dee
Love this! Maybe we should do some of these moves during/after our run on Friday!
We can definitely do it after our run if I can move after 16 miles! 🙂
Gotta love quickie workouts – this is an awesome one! 🙂
Great post! I am definitely going to try this! It’s a good reminder that strength training does not have to be over the top.
I love this! I just started a “challenge” that is all about squeezing in strength training whenever you have a minute. It’s amazing how much you can fit in after a whole day. Commercial break on TV – plank time! 5 minutes between clients? hello high knees! It’s a great way to sneak it in. And if you do little 5 minute routines that you put up there a couple days in a row, it makes a different!
Love this! I always try to throw in some push ups and planks no matter what my workout it.
This looks like a great workout and a great pick me up for during the day. Can you explain the lunge a bit….are you just holding yourself in a right/left lunge for one minute? Any clarification is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
This is great! I’m off to France and Belgium in two weeks and I plan on doing this in my hotel!
Ooooo. I might add this to the end of my yoga sculpt workout, I think it would be a great way to keep toning!
Ooh which yoga sculpt do you do? I think this would be perfect!