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Yup. Just a little simple side to side motion is enough to get those abs burning. Keep your fists up and legs in a squat stance, then crunch down with
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a slight contraction into the center and up to one side. Crunch back to center and up to the other side. Make a quick ten reps a matter of habit,
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and your belly and posture will thank you later.
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An underestimated muscle when it comes to sex appeal, the calves are also among the easiest muscles to keep toned up on the fly. Even better, they can help you
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with that vertical you’ve been looking to improve. For the extra challenge, hold something for balance and perform the raises on an elevated step, or just do them right where
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A great way to get your body pumping out testosterone and other good hormones is to leverage your own body weight. Stand as if seated, with your back against a
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wall and your knees directly over your feet. This will activate your glutes and quads, burning some calories and sharpening your focus. Go for a minute to start and then
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see how far you can push yourself. As you can see above, it’s possible to make this exercise even more excruciating for an even better burn.
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Don’t want to leave your desk? Do crunches right where you work. For a chair move that focuses on arms instead of abs, stand facing out in front of your chosen
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chair and put your hands behind you, supporting your weight on the chair. Now lower and lift your body with your arms for ten to twenty reps. Take care on
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the downward motion not to overextend and stress out your shoulders.
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Another deceptively simple motion, which can be a great tune up booster for your ams and chest. Simply stand or sit straight, extend your arms out to the side, parallel
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with the ground, and move them in circles, alternating forward and backward motions. It doesn’t seem like much, but after a minute, you will start to feel the burn.
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For a slightly more adventurous option, try hopping into some squats. Make sure you practice good form, controlling your downward motion and not letting your knees extend over your toes.
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From the bottom, you can spring back up with more power, working legs like a mighty leaping rabbit, along with your strengthening your core.
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This one you can add some weight to, if you have it nearby. Even just holding a book or a small bag can give you a little extra push. This
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will help you stay limber and loose, along with powering up the crucial core muscles around your sides and back.
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Get those knees up! You don’t have to go anywhere or even leave what you’re doing to get your cardio on. Remember to stand up straight, helping to encourage that great
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posture you’re going for. And be smart about your feet, engaging your calf muscles to control the impacts and avoid damage to your knees.
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Hopping back and forth is great for your leg and core muscles, plus it helps you develop balance and overall proprioception (your sense of how the parts of your body
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are moving, relative to each other). This is another one to be a little careful with, so keep your motions small and controlled. It’s not about jumping across the room
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as far as you can. Smooth, controlled reps will get you better results, in the long run.
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Look at how happy this guy is. His body is fit, his coordination is on point, and his brain is clearly releasing good mood and energy hormones. For a little bit
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of extra joy, cap your workout with a whimsical boogie. Congratulate yourself for living up to your health goals. You've earned it.
Staying physically active throughout the day has all kinds of health benefits. It helps keep your heart strong, carves your body into shape and even encourages your brain to generate new neurons.
Taking a few minutes every hour to step away from the computer, the register or the factory floor can mean the difference between feeling and looking great or lousy.
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