Summer is the perfect time to start a fitness routine, and a 10-minute full-body workout is a great place to start.
Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, tone up, or just improve your overall fitness, this workout can help you achieve your goals.
Warm-Up
Before you begin your workout, it’s important to warm up. A good warm-up should get your heart rate up and prepare your muscles for exercise. Here’s a simple warm-up you can do before your full-body workout:.
- Jumping jacks – 30 seconds
- High knees – 30 seconds
- Butt kickers – 30 seconds
- Arm circles – 30 seconds
Full-Body Workout
Now that you’re warmed up, it’s time to get started on your workout. This full-body workout consists of 10 exercises, each done for one minute with a 10-second rest in between. You’ll need a timer, and a set of dumbbells if you have them.
Feel free to adjust the weights according to your fitness level:.
1. Squat and Press
Hold your dumbbells at shoulder height, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down, then push up and press the weights overhead. Lower the weights back to shoulder height, then stand up. Repeat for one minute.
2. Reverse Lunge with Bicep Curl
Hold your dumbbells at your sides. Step back with your left leg, lowering into a lunge. As you come up, curl the weights up to your shoulders. Lower the weights back down and step forward. Repeat with the right leg. Alternate legs for one minute.
3. Plank with Shoulder Tap
Get into a plank position, with your shoulders directly above your wrists. Tap your left shoulder with your right hand, then return to plank position. Tap your right shoulder with your left hand, then return to plank position. Repeat for one minute.
4. Mountain Climbers
Get into a plank position, with your shoulders directly above your wrists. Bring your left knee to your chest, then quickly switch to bring your right knee to your chest. Repeat for one minute.
5. Dumbbell Row
Hold your dumbbells at your sides. Hinge forward at the hips, with a flat back. Pull your elbows up towards the ceiling, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Lower the weights back down. Repeat for one minute.
6. Tricep Dips
Sit on the edge of a bench or chair. Place your hands on the edge of the bench with your fingers pointing forward. Slide your butt off the bench and lower yourself down towards the ground, bending at the elbows. Push yourself back up. Repeat for one minute.
7. Leg Raises
Lie on your back, with your hands under your hips. Raise your legs up to a 90-degree angle, then lower them down towards the ground. Raise them back up to the starting position. Repeat for one minute.
8. Russian Twist
Sit on the ground, with your knees bent and your feet on the ground. Lean back slightly and pick up your feet. Twist your torso to the left, then to the right. Repeat for one minute.
9. Jump Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Squat down, then jump up as high as you can. Land softly and repeat for one minute.
10. Push-Ups
Get into a plank position, with your shoulders directly above your wrists. Lower your body down towards the ground, then push yourself back up. Repeat for one minute.
Cool-Down
After your workout, it’s important to cool down. This can help prevent injury and reduce soreness. Here’s a simple cool-down you can do after your full-body workout:.