This 15-Minute Exercise Will Reinvent Your Routine

The Workout

For this workout you will need:

• A mat

• A skipping rope

• Water Bottle

• Towel

• Speaker

• Music

• Phone/Timer

• Workout Buddy (Optional)

• Medical Clearance*

Directions:

Here's a 15-minute exercise routine you can do:

1 —

Warm up (2-3 minutes): Start with light aerobic exercise, such as jogging in place, jumping jacks, or marching in place.

2 —

Squats (1 minute): Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, bend your knees, and lower your hips down and back as if you're sitting in a chair. Return to standing and repeat.

3 —

Push-ups (1 minute): Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart. Lower your chest down to the ground, then push back up.

4 —

Lunges (1 minute): Step forward with your right leg, bending your right knee and lowering your left knee down to the ground. Step back to standing and repeat with your left leg.

5 —

Jumping jacks (1 minute): Jump your feet apart and raise your arms overhead, then jump back to starting position.

6 —

Plank (1 minute): Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart. Hold your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.

7 —

Bicycle crunches (1 minute): Lie on your back with your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your right elbow to your left knee, then switch sides.

8 —

High knees (1 minute): Run in place, bringing your knees up to hip height.

9 —

Tricep dips (1 minute): Sit on a chair or bench with your hands next to your hips. Lift your body off the chair and lower yourself down by bending your elbows.

10 —

Cool down (2-3 minutes): End with light aerobic exercise, such as marching in place or walking, and stretching exercises.

*Before starting any exercise program it is imperative that you consult with your doctor especially after living a mostly sedentary lifestyle, taking medications, or are living with an injury, illness or disease.