Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Quick 30-Minute Workout For You


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With work out routines, the intensity of your workout is what’s important. A short but, high–intensity workout improves your metabolism and tones muscles.
Here’s a great 30–minute routine that consist of cardio training and resistance training for each major muscle group.   

 Squats for Thighs (for beginners)

Using an exercise ball, stand against a wall with the ball at your lower back, feet should be hip–width apart and out in front. Slowly lower your body by bending the knees and dropping slowly toward the floor, then again slowly move back to the starting position. Your knees should be over your heels. Perform this ten times.

Squats for Thighs

 

This time try squats without an exercise ball. Again, keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your back straight. Slowly bend your knees then lower your rear in a sitting down position, keeping your knees over your ankles. To target more muscle groups add an overhead press at the same time. Using a dumbbell in each hand, slowly rise from the squat position and push the weights overhead, palms out. Focus on good form.  Perform this ten times... Read more from: Quick 30-Minute Workout For You

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