This time of year can be busier than ever, but that does not mean your healthy habits need to be put on hold. We partnered with seasoned fitness professional Monica Flores of @monicafloresfitness to bring you a simple workout routine that you can do *almost* anywhere since it requires no equipment. Here’s what Monica has to say about the program, “This is an upbeat cardio workout. Big and dynamic moves are key to amping up your heart rate without workout equipment. This workout can be completed in 10-12 minutes in one round OR you can repeat the sequence 2-3x for a longer 20 or 30-minute workout.”
Cardio Moves
Block One
Single Knee Drives – 10x
Double Knee Drives – 10x
Low Lunge Jump Up – 10x
Lunge Jumps – 10x
Block Two
Diagonal Knee Drive – 10x
Side Lunge + Knee Drive – 10x
Jumps Side to Side – 10x
Block Three:
Knee Drives 10x each side
Open / Hop – 10x each side
Lunge / Kick – 10x each side
Block Four
Jump in and out – 10x
Curtsey / V’s – 10x
4 Heel Taps / 4 Jumping Jacks – Repeat 4x total
Core and Arms
Side Elbow Plank – 10x
Knee Drives Kneeling – 10x
Runs (Fast or Slow) – 10x
Pushup and Kick Back – 10x
Core and Glutes
Single Leg Crunch – 10x on each side
Hip Lifts – 10x
Crunch with Hip Lifts – 10x (alternating arms on each rep)
Stretch
Note: Hold each stretch for 30 seconds!
Reach to Toes
Bent Leg Reach (repeat on each side)
Lunge (repeat on each side)
Before beginning any exercise program or changing your physical activity patterns, you should always consult with your doctor or physician, particularly if you have been injured or have a medical condition.