5 x 10-minute feel-good workouts

 

Ever heard this saying?

 

“You are only one workout away from a GOOD MOOD.”

 

It’s SO TRUE – a workout can rev up the body’s feel-good hormones, give a mental break, and shift the mind's focus ... which makes it a great way to turn a yucky day around!

 

A few days ago, I sent an email newsletter about how everything is connected – sleep, activity, food choices, stress, and so much more.

 

Read it HERE

 

Anyway, I mentioned how if my client is having an “off” day in one area, them taking ONE GOOD-FOR-YOU ACTION can turn it around into an “on” (or at least better) day.

 

A quick workout is one of the fastest ways to help with that – in just a few short minutes.

 

Here are 5 quick ways to get the heart pumping in just 10 minutes!

 

10-Minute Feel-Good Workouts:

 

  1. Cardio Walk:  Lace up your kicks and go outside for a quick 10-minute walk.  Or hit the treadmill/elliptical for 10 minutes.
  2. Strength Circuit:  Repeat for a total of 10 minutes:  10 squats, 30 seconds “pretend” jump rope (or march in place), 10 pushups, 30 seconds jumping jacks, 10 lunges (each side), 10 bicycle crunches (each side), 10 glute bridges, 30-second break.
  3. Dance It Out:  Turn on your favorite music and have a dance party.
  4. Aggression-Relieving Session:  Alternate kickboxing moves – 30 seconds of punches with 30 seconds of kicks, 30 seconds off, for a total of 10 minutes.
  5. Cardio Cleaning Session:  Set your timer for 10 mins and GO for a fast & furious chore session.  Don’t get distracted.  (This one isn’t as fun as the options above … but on the plus side, you’ll knock off a few things from your to-do list.)

 

Added bonus?  No need for any special equipment – just need some focus, good music, and boom!   Turn the day (& mood) around.  

 

Have a fantastic day!