Some people wake up every morning feeling tired, groggy and bleary-eyed, a feeling that stays with them the entire day. If you are one of those people, consider taking up this simple wake-up workout, which includes simple stretches and a few power moves to jump start your day.
Some people wake up every morning feeling tired, groggy and bleary-eyed, a feeling that stays with them the entire day. If you are one of those people, consider taking up this simple wake-up workout, which includes simple stretches and a few power moves to jump start your day.
Your 10 Minute Wake-Up Workout
Some people wake up every morning feeling tired, groggy and bleary-eyed, a feeling that stays with t... Read More
Some people wake up every morning feeling tired, groggy and bleary-eyed, a feeling that stays with them the entire day. If you are one of those people, consider taking up this simple wake-up workout, which includes simple stretches and a few power moves to jump start your day. The benefits of a wake-up workout are threefold.
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Firstly, it will get your blood flowing and allow oxygen to reach your brain, waking you up much faster. Secondly, the exercise will also give you an endorphin rush, putting you in a much better mood, and lastly you will not only burn calories to help manage your weight, but also build your muscles and ease away all your aches and pains.?Here are the exercises that you should include in your workout.
While in bed, lie on your back and stretch your arms straight overhead, towards the wall. Take a few deep breaths as you feel the stretch from your fingertips to your toes.
Knee stretch
Lying on your back in bed, keep one leg bent with your foot flat on the bed and bring the other knee to your chest. Hug it for a few seconds, making sure that your head and neck are relaxed. Do the same with the other knee, and then with both knees together.
Hamstring stretch
While lying on your back on the bed, keep one leg bent with your foot flat on the bed and grasp the other leg with both hands behind the knee. Pull it towards you, keeping it as straight as possible. Maintain the position for a few seconds then release it and do the same with the other leg.
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Knee rotation
Lie on your back with your arms outstretched on the bed. Bend your knees, keeping your feet on the bed. Slowly bend your knees to one side, while still keeping your back and shoulders in contact with the bed. Stay on one side for a few seconds then slowly shift your knees to the other side.
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Chest stretch
Sitting on the edge of the bed, keep your shoulders back and your hands on your hips. Push your chest out and take a few deep breaths, then relax.
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Back stretch
Sitting on the edge of the bed, interlock your fingers and extend your arms out in front of you. Look downward for a few seconds as you feel the stretch in your upper back.
Body rotation
Sit on the edge of the bed with your feet on the floor. Keeping your hands in front of you, twist your upper body to one side, going as far as you can without lifting your hips from the bed. Stay on one side for a few seconds and then slowly twist to the other side.
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Calf stretch
Still seated on the edge of the bed, extend your legs out straight in front of you, keeping one foot of distance between your feet. Keeping your upper body straight, bend from the hips to bring your chest closer to your thighs for a few seconds and feel the stretch in your calf muscles.
Touch your toes
Get up from the bed and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend forward from your waist, kee... Read More
Get up from the bed and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend forward from your waist, keeping your legs straight and bringing your chest as close to your thighs as possible. Hold for a few seconds and then release.
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