For those of you deep into the January doldrums, for whom the enthusiasm for the New Year and all of its promise has already waned, I offer to you today a simple but effective workout.
And while it may not instantly transport you to a beach with a beautiful, golden-lit sunset, it probably will make you feel better.
Baby steps, people.
Static Circuit Workout
Static? What’s that about?
Each of the five exercises in this circuit don’t require any movement. You simply hold the body form– this type of exercise is known as an isometric exercise because even though the muscle isn’t moving through a range of motion, it is still under stress (this is a good thing) which is necessary for muscle growth.
This workout is five exercises done one right after the other, three times through. The total workout time is fifteen minutes.
The first circuit is 30 seconds/exercise.
The second circuit is 60 seconds/exercise.
The third circuit is 90 seconds/exercise.
That’s right…it gets harder as you get more tired.
(How delightfully wicked of me!)
In order, the exercises are: plank, wall sit, v-sit, cobra, bridge (lift & hold).
If you know how to do those exercises, rock and roll. If you don’t click on each one to be taken to a short video with Yours Truly espousing form cues and tips for modifications.
Let me know how you liked this workout. Sometimes not moving much is a harder workout than you’d expect!
Good health and great happiness to you!