The following 15-minute workout is provided by University Recreation employees Tara Dockery and Kenny Ragsdale, who demonstrated some of the exercises below.
Moving for just 15 minutes a day can help build a more sustainable you, so if you don’thave time to make it to the gym today for a full workout, here’s a 15-minute workout that you can do in the comfort of your own home. This quick workout will help you burn calories, release endorphins and keep you on track to reaching your fitness goals.
10 push ups
Get in a plank position and bend your elbows to lower your chest as close to the floor as possible and then back to the plank position. Repeat. Stay on your toes if you can, but feel free to drop to your knees if you need to make the pushup easier. Keep your core tight and be careful to not let your hips sag.
30 sit ups
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the ground. Tighten your core to slowly lift your upper body until you’re at a 90-degree angle. Then slowly lower your upper body back to the floor. Repeat. Add a weight as shown above if you want the exercise to be more challenging.
20 lunges
From a standing position, step forward with one leg and lower your hips until both knees are bent at about a 90-degree angle (be sure your front knee doesn’t extend over your toe). Then push back to your starting position and repeat with the other leg. Alternate and feel free to hold a weight if you want to make the exercise more challenging.
40 mountain climbers
Start in the plank position and tuck one leg toward your chest and then back to its original position. Switch legs and do the same motion. Repeat, alternating rapidly; it’s almost like running in place (with your hands on the ground).
50 squats
With feet about shoulder-width apart, bend your knees to lower your hips down and back. Se sure your knees don’t extend over your toes.
You should be able to do these exercises in about 15 minutes. Want more fitness tips? Visit University Recreation at Carmichael Gym for more ideas to get you moving toward a more sustainable you.