Monday, January 30, 2012

Workouts For Those Who Think They Don't Have Time

For those of you who think there's no time in the day for you to get a workout in-Seventeen, Ladies' Journal, and SELF prove that theory wrong.

TOOTH BRUSH WALL SQUATS


Instead of standing over the sink while you’re brushing your teeth, stand against a wall with your legs extended out about two feet from the wall. Slowly bend your knees to slide down the wall until you reach a seated position.
Extra How-To Details: Start out holding the squat position for 30 seconds (working your way up to a minute). Then, stand up, take a quick break and repeat until you’re done brushing your teeth (two to three minutes in total).
How Often Should You Do It: Do it every time you brush your teeth—so at least twice a day!
The Payoff: This is the best way to tone your butt and your legs in a short amount of time.
Just Remember: Make sure your back is flat against the wall and your knees are positioned behind your toes!
Tips courtesy of Seventeen Magazine. For more, click here.


STANDING IN LINE?


Move: Calf raise
Stand with feet parallel, shoulder-width apart, and slowly lift heels off the ground so you stand on the balls of your feet. Slowly lower.
Variation: Try the exercise with your feet turned slightly outward at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions to work out the outer calf muscles.
Tip courtesy of Ladies' Home Journal. For more, click here.




ON THE PHONE?



"Perform leg lifts and bridges while you talk on the phone."- Lindsey Palmer, psychology editor
Tips courtesy of SELF Magazine. For more, click here.

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