Try This 10-Minute Exercise Routine

Short on time but want to stay active?

Try this quick, 10-minute exercise routine!

With three simple exercises, you can work your entire body and get a quick workout whenever and wherever you like.

Life can get busy, especially when it’s packed with work and family commitments.

Finding time to hit the gym or go for a long walk or run might seem impossible. That’s where this quick workout shines! It’s quick, efficient, and can be done from anywhere.

Bird Dogs

Bird dogs are a fantastic exercise for strengthening your core, improving balance, and enhancing overall stability.

Here’s how to do them:

• Start on all fours, with your hands directly under your shoulders and your knees under your hips
• Extend your right arm forward while simultaneously lifting your left leg straight back, keeping both in line with your body
• Hold for a moment, then return to the starting position
• Repeat on the opposite side, extending your left arm and right leg
• Complete 2-3 sets of 15 repetitions per side

Rotational Lunges

Rotational lunges engage your legs, glutes, and core muscles. They also help improve your mobility and coordination.

Here’s how to do them:

• Stand with your feet hip-width apart
• Step forward with your right foot at a 45-degree angle, then lower your body into a lunge position
• As you lunge, twist your torso to the right, bringing your hands together at chest level
• Return to the starting position and switch to the other side, lunging with your left foot and twisting your torso to the left
• Complete 2-3 sets of 15 repetitions per side

Sliders

Sliders are an excellent exercise for working your lower body, especially your legs and glutes. You can use actual sliders or a substitute like paper plates or a piece of paper on a smooth surface.

Here’s how to do them:

• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with a slider under your right foot
• Slide your right foot back into a reverse lunge while bending your left knee
• Push off your right foot and return to the starting position
• Complete 2-3 sets of 15 repetitions per side

These three exercises can be done in just 10-15 minutes, making them perfect for anyone short on time.

Incorporate this routine into your schedule two or three times per week to improve your strength, balance, and overall fitness!

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