With Christmas just around the corner, keeping up with your fitness routine can be a struggle. That is why XperienceFit have come up with a simple workout plan that will make your tinsel sparkle. Here’s the motivation you need this Christmas…
Make sure you start the day with a boost of positive energy. Rather than reaching for your phone, reach for that yoga mat you have been neglecting for weeks. Aim to get this ten minute no-excuse body blast circuit done before you attack the day ahead. Your body will release your “happy chemicals” making you feel more energetic, more relaxed and ready to take on anything the day has to throw at you.
Each of the following exercises is to be performed for 30 seconds, allowing yourself a 30 second rest period. Perform the circuit twice for a total time of 10 minutes. Before you begin, start warming up your muscles by stretching and do not forget to cool down when the workout is done.
WORKOUT #1
No equipment needed.
Straight Leg Lifts | Photo Credit: XperienceFit
1. Straight Leg Lifts: lie facing the ceiling on your yoga mat, with your arms open to the side and palms facing down.
Make sure that your head, legs and booty are all in contact with the floor.
Hold your stomach muscles as tightly as you can whilst slowly lifting your legs to a 90-degree angle.
Keep your legs straight and do not bend at the knees. Pause for a second then slowly lower the legs back down.
Mountain Climbers | Photo Credit: XperienceFit
2. Mountain Climbers: place yourself in a high plank position, bring your left knee up towards your left elbow.
Return to the start and repeat on the other side.
Continue alternating between the right and left leg, make sure you keep the pace up.
Plank Shoulder Tap | Photo Credit: XperienceFit
3. Plank Shoulder Tap: position yourself in an all fours position.
Lift your right hand and touch your left shoulder. Repeat the same movement on the other side.
Aim to keep your hips level, your back flat and your booty and abs tight in order to prevent a side shifting movement of your hips.
Wall Sit | Photo Credit: XperienceFit
4. Wall Sit: in a seated position place your back against the wall with your legs bent at 90-degrees.
Make sure to brace your core and squeeze your muscles tightly.
5. Chair Dip: place your hands on each side of the chair and simulate a press-up movement.
Bend your arm to 90-degrees and push back up to full extension.
Engage your core by squeezing your muscles tightly.
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