Lets face it we are all busy and often it seems like there isn't time to go to the gym. On the rare days where you do find an hour of free time do you feel like going to the gym? I get it, life is busy and it can be exhausting.
Often my family and friends will ask me to write them a program for the gym, or for running, so that they have an organized plan when they get there (I, personally, find that having a program keeps me on track and more accountable).
This, and many other factors, got me thinking. There has to be an easier way to help people get more exercise ... without having to go to the gym every time.
So, here is my idea. It is inspired by my, always on the go, momma. And before you laugh it off give it a try.
" The Bathroom Circuit"
The idea is that you can do all of the below exercises on your bathroom floor before you jump in the shower or the bath tub.
The reasoning is that most of us shower or bathe pretty close to every single day ... so why not give ourselves an extra 20 or 30 minutes and get a bit more benefit out of it??
Here is a list of exercises that you can do 3 times a week ... mixed in with your other activities.
*The internet in Mexico is too slow to get pictures and upload them so if you do not know an exercise you can google image the name and hopefully find an explanation(Sorry :s)
Push Ups
Glute Bridge
Leg Lowering
Lunges
Bicycles
One Arm/One Leg Raises(On all fours)
Deep Squats
Crunches(2 seconds up, 3 seconds down)
The number of sets you do as well as the number of repetitions you do depends on the amount of activity you have done. 3 sets of 10 reps is probably a good place to start.
*If it is too easy; do more reps or sets. If it is too hard; take rest or lower the number of sets.
If you do this consistently from week to week it is good to challenge yourself, increase the reps or the number f sets. You can also switch up the exercises for ones you know :)
Now, I know I said that this is the bathroom circuit buuuuttt its just meant to show you that you can exercise anywhere. Pick somewhere you are comfortable and make it YOUR time.
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