When the holiday season ends, it’s time to get back in shape after months of sitting around the table and eating far more than you should. You can get back in shape, lose a few pounds, and feel great for the new year by following a detox diet to cleanse your body and start a new training and nutrition plan.
Are you too busy or unmotivated to exercise? That’s a common feeling, especially among those trying to get into the fitness world.
However, experts argue that short workouts, such as two or three 12-minute sessions a day, can be just as beneficial as longer workouts.
Focusing on intensity and efficient use of time is the key.
How can you increase the intensity of your workouts?
Start by trying some plyometric exercises, jogging, or jumping rope for some high-impact exercise. Low-impact
exercises are a fantastic alternative to high-impact exercises for those who prefer a lighter workout.
12-Minute Workout to Burn Calories After the Holidays.
At BOOMFIT, you can find the best tools for this workout to help you burn off those extra calories:
2 Minutes of Hip Raises
With this workout, you’re working your lower body muscles as well as your abs.
To start the exercise, begin by lying on your back, bending your knees, placing your feet on the floor for support, and extending your arms close to your body.
Lift your hips without putting any strain on your arms, using only the strength of your abs and glutes. After that, slowly lower your body until it is parallel to the mat, repeating this movement 12–15 times.
2 Minutes with the Ab Wheel
To begin this exercise, place a Pilates mat under your knees. Get on your knees and grip the ab wheel with both hands while keeping your arms straight.
Then, roll the wheel forward, keeping your body upright.
2 Minutes of Lateral Raises
This is a really simple exercise that can be done standing or sitting, and requires a pair of dumbbells. Start by raising both arms to shoulder height without fully extending them, then lower the weight in a controlled manner after completing the previous step.
2 Minutes of Battle Rope
Throughout this exercise, keep your hips in a bent position, your spine aligned, and your abs tight.
2 Minutes of Goblet Squats
To perform this exercise, you only need a kettlebell; make sure your elbows are aligned with the rest of your body.
1 Minute of Plank
For this exercise, you can use a Pilates mat or a balance station.
1 Minute of Step
Imagine you’re climbing a flight of stairs; that’s the goal of this workout. Position yourself near the Step Pro, then step up onto the platform using your right foot first, followed by your left, and finally land with both feet on the step.
To wrap up
If you decide to make positive changes to your lifestyle at the start of this year, you’ll soon forget the extra calories you consumed during the holidays.
Adopting a healthy lifestyle will improve not only your physical fitness but also your cardiovascular and mental health.
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