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5-Minute Full-Body Workout

This workout replaces high intensity cardio

By S’lindokuhle NdlovuPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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5 Minute Workout

Are you looking for a quick and easy workout that will help you get your body moving and feeling great? Look no further than the 5-Minute Full-Body Workout! This workout is perfect for anyone who wants to get a quick sweat in, whether you're short on time or just starting out with exercise.

Before we get started with the workout, it's important to give your body a little love by warming up. This can be as simple as doing some light cardio exercises such as jumping jacks, jogging in place, or dancing around to your favorite song. The goal is to get your heart rate up and your muscles warm and ready to go.

Once you're warmed up, it's time to start the workout. Each exercise should be performed for 30 seconds, with a quick 10-second rest in between. The whole workout will take just five minutes, but don't let the short duration fool you - you'll definitely feel the burn!

The first exercise is bodyweight squats. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended in front of you. Lower your body down as if you're about to sit in a chair, making sure to keep your weight on your heels and your knees behind your toes. Then, push yourself back up to the starting position and repeat. If you need a little extra support, you can use a chair to help balance.

Next up are push-ups. Get down on all fours with your hands a little wider than your shoulders. Straighten your legs behind you so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Slowly lower yourself towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Then, push yourself back up and repeat. If you need to modify, you can do push-ups on your knees instead.

Time for some lunges! Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then take a step forward with your left foot. Lower your body down until your left knee forms a 90-degree angle, keeping your right heel off the ground. Then, push yourself back up to the starting position and repeat with your right foot. If you need some extra balance, you can use a chair for support.

Let's pick up the pace a little with some mountain climbers. Start in a push-up position with your arms straight and your hands a little wider than your shoulders. Bring your right knee towards your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee towards your chest. Keep switching your legs quickly, like you're running in place. If you need to slow things down a bit, you can do mountain climbers at a slower pace.

Last but not least, we've got planks. Get down on all fours with your hands a little wider than your shoulders. Straighten your legs behind you so your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then rest. If you need to modify, you can do a modified plank on your knees instead.

After you've finished the workout, it's important to cool down with some stretching. Take a few minutes to stretch out your muscles with some toe touches or shoulder rolls. And if you're feeling up for it, you can repeat the whole set two or three times for a more intense workout.

Remember, it's important to listen to your body and do what feels best for you. If you need to modify an exercise or take a break, that's totally okay. And be sure to do this workout at least three times a week to start seeing those results!

The 5-Minute Full-Body Workout is a perfect solution for anyone looking for a quick and easy way to get their body moving and feeling great. It's a fun and effective way to start incorporating physical activity into your daily routine.

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