Workout tips...

Workout Tips
On a bike, in the water or in your office!

• "A bicycle is one of the most important things you can ever own to stay healthy. Instead of driving everywhere, try biking. When you start, warm up for 5 minutes and once you get your heart rate up, keep it there for at least 20. When you're finished, go in a slow steady pace for another 5 minutes. It's effective and something you'll never forget, just like riding a bike."
• "Working out in the water is perfect for people with bad joints or certain ailments. Here are some things you can do; start by doing jumping jacks for 30 seconds then tread water for 30 seconds. Alternate this for 10 minutes to start, increasing your time with each workout."
• "If you have a job that requires you to sit in an office 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, chances are your body isn't burning the calories that it should be. Here some tips on how to get a workout in while at work. Leave a resistance band at your job. They're great for bicep curls or tricep textentions, Instead of using a desk chair, try a stability ball. You'll constantly be working out your core muscles. Get to work!"

Deck of Cards...

Get a deck of cards and get ready to sweat! Decide how many cards you will be using. Here is a general guideline:

If you are a beginner exerciser start with 5 cards
If you are moderate exerciser start with 10 cards
If you are an advanced exerciser, start with 20 cards
If you are hardcore-go for 30 or more cards

As always, if you feel you need to stop and take a break, please do so. Everybody’s fitness level is different, the purpose here is to challenge YOU at your current level.

Now are you ready?!

Red cards are jumping jacks
Black cards are push ups
Face cards equals 10
Aces are high (equals 11!)

So, for every card that you pull, you are to do the specific exercise and number that corresponds with the card. For example, this is what it looks like for the first 3 cards I pull:

red 9= 9 jumping jacks
black 4= 4 push ups
red 2= 2 jumping jacks

The workout should be done quickly but do not sacrifice speed for form. Focus on what you are doing and the muscles that you are using.

This is a fun workout that can be done at any point during your day, so no excuses!!

Get moving and let me know how it went!

Source: workoutmommy.com