Many of us have found ourselves nostalgic for the gym and may have broken our commitment to exercise. It’s time to switch up our day-to-day movements when it comes to our physical and mental health.
If you can’t drag yourself out of bed at 6AM or you’re too lazy to get dressed, then here’s a quick and effective way to start your day. You’ll need a pair of socks and nothing more. Make sure to hydrate and limber up before you start.
Run through this series once (10 reps of each move) for a quick full-body activation or repeat 1-2 times for a full workout, taking 1 minute to rest after the full cycle.
Tricep Press + Leg Lift
Start by laying on the floor and make sure to keep the shoulders, hips and knees all in one line. Move slowly to maintain full body engagement throughout.
Hip Circles
This activation drill is one the greatest release techniques. Make giant circles with the hips to get the synovial fluid flowing through the joints. Allow yourself to feel free and move more efficiently.
Plank Walk + Body Saw
Start in a plank position and shift your plank backwards. Slowly drop down onto your forearms (both at the same time if you can) and saw the shoulders forward as you glide the feet. Reverse the motion and come back to the starting position.
Elevated Bird Dog
This motion has plenty of benefits – building strength, stability and getting better control of your body. From a tabletop position, elevate the knees one tiny centimetre off the floor. Peel your left fingertips off the floor and bring them to your left knee. In one swift motion, extend the left arm forward and the right leg back. Come back to the start and switch sides.
Single-Leg Glide
Start in a plank position. Drive one knee in towards the elbow. This will fire up your core before you even start to move. Keep the knee in a hover position and slide the opposite knee into the chest. Make sure to keep your body weight forward with your shoulders over your wrists the entire time. Take a few breaths during this exercise to improve resilience and focus.
Videographer: Charlotte Rabate
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