4 simple exercises to burn off winter fat and get ready for summer..!
Whether your local groundhog predicted an early spring or six more weeks
of winter, it’s never too early to start getting back in shape for
swimsuit season. This workout for just eight minutes a day can get you
super fit in 30 days. Yes, you read that right: eight minutes! These are
12 super simple exercises that you can easily do at home without any
equipment. Do every exercise for 30 seconds each and take a 10-second
break after each one. You’ll start to see great results in no time!
1. Jumping jacks
The first thing to do is warm up. Jumping jacks are great for this
because they activate all your muscles and get your entire circulation
going. 30 seconds of this and you’ll notice your muscles loosening up.
Then you’re ready to go.
2. Step onto a chair
This exercise strengthens your hamstrings and calves and gets your butt
in shape. Stand in front of a chair and alternate, placing each leg onto
the seat of the chair and taking a big step up.
3. Push-ups
The classic workout. Thirty seconds of push-ups will take a lot out of
you. Make sure you do a proper up-and-down motion and keep your back
straight. Push-ups work out your triceps and chest, as well as your abs
and back muscles.
4. Wall-squats
This is an excellent endurance exercise for the hamstrings. Stand in
front of a wall with your back facing the wall and slowly sink down until
your hamstrings are at a 90° angle to the floor. Now press against the
wall using your legs.
5. Sit-ups
Good old sit-ups. Make sure you don’t sit up using your back. Instead,
sit up slowly and carefully using your stomach muscles. You should be
looking up at the ceiling in the process.
With these amazing exercises, you’ll be ready for the summer!
