Working out is super important. It boosts your mood and strengthens your body. It is the ultimate form of self-care. If you’re short on time or can’t get to the gym, don’t worry! There are many exercises that you can do, including these ten exercises that tone and tighten your body.
Mix and match these 10 exercises to create a full-body circuit workout. Start by doing 10 reps of each exercise for a total of three rounds. If you’re still feeling great, add on another round (or two!)
Tips :
- 1. Lunges
- Lunges increase strength in your legs and gluteus maximus. In other words, they’ll help you get sexy legs and buttocks. Lunges also challenge your balance and promote functional movement. Here’s how to do them.
- 2. Push-ups
- Push-ups work out every part of your body. Do three sets of twelve three times per week. Before long, you’ll be really buff! If you struggle with doing actual push-ups, start out with modified push-ups. Read our exercise spotlight to learn the secrets behind a great push-up.
- 3. Bending Windmill Stretch
- Bend forward, keeping your back straight. Then, reach one arm down and the other arm up as you twist your spine. This works out your core, your shoulders, your gluteus maximus, and your upper legs while giving you a great full-body stretch
- 4. Squats
- Doing squats strengthens your lower body and your core. It also increases flexibility in your legs and hips. An added benefit is that squats help you burn quite a few calories because they work out some of the largest muscles in your body.
- There are several types of squats that you can add into any workout. See how to mix things up with your squats here.
- 5. Dumbbell Rows
- This exercise strengthens multiple muscles in your lower body. Make sure that you are squeezing at the top of the movement each time. You will want to choose dumbbells with a moderate weight. See it in action here.
- 6. 180 Jump
- Keep your heart rate up during your circuit with some cardio. Stand up. Jump as high as you can, while turning around. Jump again to face the other way. That’s one rep.
- 7. Arch Up
- We have this exercise listed for kids, but it’s a good move for adults too! Lie down on your stomach with your arms by your side. Lift your head and arch your back off of the floor. Then, slowly roll it back down.