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HERE ARE SOME SURE FIRE WAYS TO JUMP START YOUR FITNESS AND MULTI TASK YOUR ROUTINE

Maintaining one’s health and beauty is really a time consuming process. Sure. we’d all like to cram 10 hours of cardio, Strength training and yoga in one week, but to do so is challenging when you are also trying to hold down a full time job. However, if you can combine 2-3 movement into one program it will maximize your workouts and be less time consuming. Below is a core program consisting of 2-3 movements with  weights for  added strength.

Lunge with lateral raise

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a pair of dumbbells and let your arms hang by your sides. Lunge forward with your right leg and drop down. While in a lunge position, raise your dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping your arms parallel to the floor, lower your arms and step back. Repeat with your left  Leg . Do three (3) sets of 8-12 reps on each leg.

Squat with overhead Press

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a pair of dumbbells out to side with your elbows bent, so they are level with your ears. Squat down, keeping your back straight, Stand up and raise the dumbbells over your head. Return to the starting position. Do three (3) sets of 8-12 reps.

Lunge With Bicep Curl

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a pair of dumbbells (5-20lbs) and let your arm hand by your side. Lunge forward with your right leg and decent a little. While in the lunge position, perform a bicep curl with both arms. remember to keep your elbows in toward your body. Return to starting position. Do three (3) sets of 8-12 reps.

Squat with front Raise

Stand with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a pair of dumbbells (5-20lbs) and let your arms hangs by your side. Squat down and left the dumbbells out in front of your body. Keeping your arms straight and parallel to the floor. Return to starting position. Do three (3) sets of 8-12 reps.

Begin with one, and add more as you become stronger.