Do this 5-minute workout to stay fit daily (with illustrations and videos)

In this era of occupied and hectic life, with tight and strict schedules we all struggle to find time for ourselves, our health, and fitness. Being a full-time learner and part-time freelancer I hardly have any time for myself. This got me frustrated as I was having a LOT of health issues, be it your body pain, neck pain, or gaining weight day-by-day.

So I thought of changing my work schedule and adding some time for working out daily. As I mentioned before, I really really don’t have any free time. So I decided to find such a solution to it and made a schedule that doesn’t affect my work and health as well.

Without any further ado, let’s have a look at these awesome “5-minute workouts that can help you stay fit”. Just do these workouts daily to stay fit. No equipment is required to do these simple exercises.

“As pictures say greater than words, I’ve included videos and illustrations of the exercises as well. Happy reading!”

1. High Knees

Time Required: 30-40 seconds

What are High Knees?

Image Credits: Wensceslao via Wikimedia Commons

High knees is a cardiovascular exercise that can help you strengthen out your knees and will pump your blood high. You can call it a “Cardio Boost” and it’s a great warm-up.

How to do High Knees?

First of all, lift up your left knee up to the chest. Then switch your leg to the right one with the same process. Continue lifting your legs alternatively at a sprint.

2. Jumping Jacks

Time Required: 30 seconds to 1 minute

What are Jumping Jacks?

Risen up your heart rate and increase the blood flow of your circulatory system. Helps in the loosening of muscles and joints and it activates your whole body.

Gif Source: here

How to do Jumping Jacks?

Risen up your legs straight and your arms by side.

Spread your feet apart and jump with your arms above your head.

Repeat the steps and come back to your starting posture.

3. Jack Squat

Time Required: 15 to 30 seconds

What is Jack Squat?

A “Butt and Legs” exercise. It’s a powerful calorie burner workout everybody should do to stay fit and reduce fat.

How to do Jack Squat?

Stand up with your feet close and hands up. Start jumping into a wide squat and touch your ankles by hands at the same time. Jump back to your starting position.

Repeat the steps!

Gif Source: here

4. Plank Jump Backs

Time Required: 20-40 seconds

What are Plank Jump Backs?

Plank Jump Backs helps in strengthening your arms, chest, muscles, and your back. It is a great workout for core muscles. One major benefit of it (and why exactly I do it) is that it helps prevent back pain.

How to do Plank Jump Backs?

First, make an upward plank position and tighten your body. Jump towards the center of your body with your feet having your hands at the ground. Now jump out to the starting position. Repeat it, putting all your strength together.

5. Inchworm push-up

Time Required: 1-2 minutes

What is Inchworm push-up?

It is a must-do workout that can be done in any routine. Inchworm push-up helps one to strengthen and stretch your muscles simultaneously.

How to do Inchworm push-up?

Stand straight. Bend with your hips hinging backward as you’re moving down. Walk your hands out with a planking position. Now do an elbow bent (both sides) and take your hands back. Repeat the steps.

Takeaways 🌠

You must have such questions going in your mind :

How to workout daily if I’m too lazy?

How to work out if I have no time?

How can one be regular in maintaining a daily workout?

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I know. But these are just excuses that we make and lie to our inner self. In our minds, we all know what’s right and what’s no. Still, we don’t do or apply it. Why? Because of EXCUSES. But these excuses will result in REGRETS when you will have no time. So start doing it now! It’s NOW or NEVER :)

I know the above article can be a bit challenging and boring at the same time. But take it as a “challenge”. Set your goals high. Make a proper schedule for this mini-morning workout. Believe me, it’s been 4 months since I’m following this routine and it’s helping me maintain my health and work at the same time. I feel more energetic and productive after working out. Try to follow-up for a week and you’ll never regret it.

Thanks for stopping by!

All the best!

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