Like most busy working women and mothers, I can find it difficult to fit everything into the day, and more often than not exercise can get relegated to the bottom of the list. When I don’t exercise I don’t feel my best, so for me it’s important to capture a minimum of at least 15 minutes of focused exercise a day.
Generally when exercising I like to mix it up, with everything from resistance training to yoga, hiking to going for a bike ride with my son. But when I’m short on time, working long hours or travelling, I’ve developed a 15-minute workout routine that targets all areas, needs no equipment and can be easily done at home or in a hotel room. Not only does it give you a great workout, but it also increases your energy levels and improves concentration!
I start with a spritz of KORA Organics Energising Citrus Mist, and take three deep breaths setting my intention, followed by a 1-minute stretch (legs, arms and neck).
Recovery – remember to rest for 10 seconds in between exercise.
- 1 minute of push ups
- 1 minute plank (or 2 x 30 second holds for beginners)
- 1 minute of squats
- 1 minute of jumping jacks (cardio burst)
- 1 minute of left leg raises
- 1 minute of bicycle crunches
- 1 minute of right leg raises
- 1 minute bridge (hold 30 seconds, pulse 30 seconds)
- 1 minute of jumping jacks (cardio burst)
- 1 minute of alternating lunges
- 1 minute wall sit
- 1 minute of mountain climbers
- 1 minute of jumping jacks (cardio burst)