Feeling tired and sluggish? Instead of reaching for that cup of coffee, try this 10-minute workout that will boost your energy levels and leave you feeling energized and refreshed.
: What You Need
All you need for this workout is a mat and a timer. You can also use a chair for some modifications if needed.
: The Workout
Perform each exercise for 30 seconds, with a 10-second rest in between. Repeat the circuit twice.
Exercise 1: Jumping Jacks
Stand with your feet together and your arms by your sides. Jump your feet out to the sides while raising your arms overhead. Jump your feet back together and lower your arms back down to your sides. Repeat for 30 seconds.
Exercise 2: High Knees
Stand with your feet hip-distance apart. Lift your right knee up towards your chest, then quickly bring it back down and switch to your left knee. Keep alternating knees and move as quickly as possible for 30 seconds.
Squats: Exercise 3
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing forward. Bend your knees and lower your hips down towards the ground as if you’re sitting in a chair. Keep your chest up and your weight in your heels.
Straighten your legs to stand back up. Repeat for 30 seconds.
Push-ups: Exercise 4
Get into a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line. Lower your chest down towards the ground and then push back up to the starting position. If needed, you can modify by dropping to your knees.
Repeat for 30 seconds.
Exercise 5: Tricep Dips
Sit on the edge of a chair with your hands holding the edge of the seat. Walk your feet out in front of you, so your hips are off the chair and your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
Keep your elbows close to your body and lower your hips down towards the ground. Push back up to the starting position. Repeat for 30 seconds.
Plank: Exercise 6
Get into a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line. Hold this position for 30 seconds.
Exercise 7: Mountain Climbers
Get into a plank position with your hands under your shoulders and your body in a straight line. Quickly bring your right knee up towards your chest and then switch legs, bringing your left knee up towards your chest.
Keep alternating legs as quickly as possible for 30 seconds.
Lunges: Exercise 8
Stand with your feet hip-distance apart. Take a big step forward with your right foot, bending your right knee as you go. Keep your left heel lifted. Straighten your right leg and step back to your starting position. Repeat with your left leg.
Alternate legs for 30 seconds.
Burpees: Exercise 9
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down and place your hands on the ground in front of you. Jump your feet back into a plank position. Jump your feet back towards your hands and stand up, jumping off the ground at the top.
Repeat for 30 seconds.
Exercise 10: Side Plank
Get into a side plank position with your elbow under your shoulder and your body in a straight line. Hold this position for 15 seconds on each side.
Conclusion
By performing this 10-minute workout, you’ll not only feel more energized, but you’ll also get a great total body workout in a short amount of time.
So, skip the caffeine and try this workout the next time you’re feeling tired and sluggish.