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Short bouts of exercise - as few as three 10-minute sessions - are as effective as long ones, if the total time and intensity level are comparable. Repeat any of these 10 exercises for a minute.
1 Jumping Jack
Stand with feet together, then jump, separating legs and raising arms over your head. Land with feet hip-width apart, then jump feet back together and lower arms.
2 Stair Running
Run up a flight of stairs, pumping yours arms, then walk down. Vary by taking two stairs at a time.
3 Jumping Rope
Do a basic boxer's shuffle or two-footed jump. Stay on the balls of your feet, not jumping too high off the ground, elbows by your sides.
4 Squat Jump
Stand with feet hip-width apart. Bend knees; lower hips into a squat. Jump and straighten legs, lifting arms upward. Land softly, lowering arms.
5 Split Jump
Stand in a split stance, one foot a long stride in front of the other. Then bend knees and jump, switching legs to land and pumping arms in opposition to legs. Alternate legs.
6 Step-Up
Step up on a kerb, stair or sturdy bench with one foot, then the other, then down one at a time; repeat.
7 Knee Lift
Standing tall, bring one knee towards your chest without collapsing your rib cage; twist opposite elbow towards knee. Alternate sides.
8 Hamstring Curl
Standing tall, step sideways with right foot, then bring left heel toward buttocks; pull elbows into sides. Alternate sides.
9 Jog In Place
Jog in place, lifting knees up; swing arms naturally in opposition. Land softly, ball of foot to heel.
10 Side-To-Side Leap
Place any long, thin object (like a broom) on floor. Leap sideways over object, landing with feet together.
Words: Dailyfix
