October 12, 2011
Feeling a little stressed?
Step outside; take a deep breath in and out. Perhaps a little exercise break will help to rejuvenate you.
Try the following strength moves, which work the entire body. These will help to increase the blood flow, give you an energy boost and make you feel great. Depending on how much time you have, perform the first exercise until fatigue and immediately move on to the next. Keep your chamois nearby … don’t leave behind any fingerprints on that railing that was just buffed.
Push-Ups
Place your hands on the railing, shoulder-width apart. Keeping your body straight, neck and back aligned, bend your elbows to lower yourself closer to the railing, but not so that your chest touches. Extend the elbows to push your body up to starting position.
Squats
Place your hands on the railing and take a large step backwards, allowing your arms to fully extend. Keeping your feet hip width apart, joints stacked (knees over ankles) and toes pointed forward, bend your knees, allowing your butt to lower backwards and toward the ground as if sitting in a chair.
Ensure your knees do not cross over the front of your toes. Squeeze your gluteus muscles to rise up to starting position.
Bridge
Lie on your back, placing your feet on a railing that allows the knees to be bent in a 90-degree angle. Keeping your arms out to the sides of your body, palms toward the ground, push through the feet (heels) and lift your hips up to raise your butt off of the ground.
Squeeze your gluteus muscles and hold this position for two seconds. Slowly lower to starting position.
To increase the challenge, lift and extend one leg forward while your hips are up and butt is off of the ground. Repeat with the other leg.
Forget your chamois? That’s OK. When you come back later, it will be a little additional exercise as you buff them off.
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