I don't know about anyone else, but first thing in the morning, I'm as incoherent as a deer stuck in the headlights of a speeding semi. I really need something natural to amp me up. Something to get my blood flowing and something to shake the cob webs out of my head. Well, fellow morning zombies, I found two very easy and very quick exercises that accomplish just that. And you don't even have to take off your PJs.
Mountain Climbers:
Start off in the push-up position with arms fully extended, but not locked. The movement is simple, explosively bring either your left or right knee into your chest, and as your kicking it back out, explosively bring the opposite knee into your chest, as if you're running in place. That's one complete rep. You can do as many sets and reps as you feel comfortable with. Mountain climbers strengthen everything from your butt, thighs, and abs to your shoulders and upper back.
Plank-to-push-up:
Start off in the plank position with your forearms flat on your mat. With either your left or right arm, push yourself into the push-up position. Then lower yourself back into the plank position. That' a half rep. With the opposite arm used at the start of rep, push yourself back into the push-up position. Then lower yourself back into the plank position. That's one complete rep. Do as many sets and reps as you feel comfortable with. This exercise targets the triceps, chest, shoulders, and abs with the added benefit of stabilizing the lower back.
And that's it! These two exercises will accomplish a lot more than a cup of coffee and they're ridiculously fast and easy. Enjoy your day!!
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