By Andrea Scarberry
If you're looking for a fun way to push yourself, or just need to get in an effective, sweat inducing workout in under 20 minutes, give this challenge a try! Whether you're a little out of shape or an experienced athlete, this is a workout that almost anyone can do - Based on your personal fitness level, pace yourself accordingly. Incorporate this challenge into your routine once each week, aiming to improve your finish time, with the final goal of getting the workout done in ten minutes or less. To make things even more fun, do this one with a friend! You can challenge and motivate one another to push through the hardest parts.
COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE!
Complete all of the following exercises, in succession. No formal "breaks" are given, so stop to catch your breath or shake your legs out when needed, but don't rest for too long!
100 jump rope (Don't have access to one, or feel like you're way too clumsy? Use your invisible rope!)
90 butt kicks (One each side = One rep)
80 high knees (One each side = One rep)
70 jumping jacks
60 body weight squats
50 mountain climbers (One each side = One rep)
40 uppercuts (Weighted, if possible - 2, 3 or 5 lb. dumbbells. One each side = One rep)
30 sit ups
20 push ups
10 burpees
This is a common format, so if there are movement patterns in this particular
workout that you're not familiar or comfortable with, simply modify or swap those
out for other exercises! This one is totally open to modification where
needed.
I hope you all enjoy, and have another happy and healthy week ahead!
