15-Minute Morning Workout Routines That Will Rock Your World

15-Minute Morning Workout Routines That Will Rock Your World

For best results, rotate the following 15-minute morning workout routines throughout the week. In addition, remember to stretch and warm up before starting any exercise.

Working out with a friend can be fun and motivating.

Exercising with a friend can be fun and super motivating because you can hold each other accountable and cheer each other on.

For this 15-minute routine grab an exercise mat and do the following:

• 15 Squats - stand with your feet apart and slightly wider than your shoulder-width. Bend your knees, push your hips back and squat as low as you can. Hold this position for a few seconds then slowly stand again to the beginning position.
• 3 -5 Push-ups - Place your hands on the floor directly under your shoulders and press your toes into the floor. Keep your back straight, tighten your abs, squeeze your glutes and flex your knees. Lower your body down close to the ground, keeping your elbows tucked close to your body. Push your body back up and repeat.
• 15 Bicycle Crunches - Lie flat on the floor and place your hands behind your head. Bring your knees in towards your chest. Slowly do a bicycle motion, alternately touching an elbow to the opposite knee as you twist back and forth.

Yoga is a great way to start the day.

Yoga is another great way to start any morning and it only takes a few minutes to wake up every single muscle in your body. So throw on your favorite yoga pants and let's get moving.

For the following 15-minute yoga routine:

• Standing Forward Bend - Stand straight and bend downwards from your hips, tucking your fingers underneath your toes. Remain in this position for some time and then release.
• Child's Pose - sit with your knees bent and tucked underneath your body. Completely stretch out and rest your hands on the floor in front of you. Remain steady for as long as you can, then release.
• Supine Spinal Twist - Lie on your back and bend your knees. Place left arm straight out to the side and slowly twist your hips and bent legs to the right. Place your right hand on your knees. Hold this position for a while, then release. Repeat on the other side.
• Sphinx Pose - Lie on your belly and slowly lift your chest off the floor. Do not lift your legs or feet. Remain in this position for some time, then release.

You can find other yoga poses in various yoga books.

Med balls are helpful when working on your core.

A med ball is a good tool to use during a core workout.

For this 15-minute exercise routine:

• Lay on your back with a med ball in your hands and your arms over your head, legs and feet should be slightly hovering off the ground with your back pressed against the ground. Lift both legs straight up into the air with your toes pointing towards your chest. Raise shoulders and torso up, try to touch the med ball to your toes. Hold this position for a few seconds, then release. Repeat this routine several times.
• In a sitting position, hold a med ball in both hands near your chest. Lift feet off the ground and bend your knees. Lean back slightly, twist to one side and bring med ball next to your hip. Now repeat in the other direction. Repeat this routine several times.
• Sit on the ground in a "V" shape, balancing on your tailbone. Hold a med ball near your chest and move your feet back and forth in scissor-like movements. Alternate placing one leg above the other for several repetitions, then reverse the direction for several more repetitions.

Walking on a treadmill is a great form of exercise.

Research has found that a brisk 15-minute morning exercise routine on a treadmill can help alleviate stress, loosen tight muscles and help you sleep better at night.

• Warm up at a slow pace.
• Walk at 3.0 for 3 minutes.
• Jog at 4.0 for 3 minutes.
• Run at 6.0 for 3 minutes.
• Walk at 3.0 for 3 minutes.
• Jog at 4.0 for 3 minutes.
• Cool down at slow pace.

As time goes on try to increase speeds.

Lifting weights is good for bone health.

Did you know that lifting weights can help increase bone density by stimulating osteoblast activity? Did you also know that studies have found that lifting lighter weights may be more effective than lifting heavy ones? Just 15-minutes of lifting weights three to four times a week can make a big impact on bone health.

• Pick weights that are just heavy enough so that your muscles start to tire at the end of each set.
• Gradually add more repetitions to your routine before increasing the weight.
• Increase the weight load one pound at a time.

You should always allow time to cool down whenever you finish exercising.

A cool down period at the end of exercising is every bit as important as a warm up session before you begin. Remember to stay hydrated and wear the appropriate athletic shoes and workout clothes.

Yes, a simple 15-minute morning workout really can make a difference in your life.

By Linda from Blessed Beyond Crazy.

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