5 Mini Workouts You Can Do Instead of Going to the Gym
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5 Mini Workouts You Can Do Instead of Going to the Gym

Too busy for the gym? Do mini workouts during the day to stay active!

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5 Mini Workouts You Can Do Instead of Going to the Gym

1. Squats in the shower/while you brush your teeth

While you're standing there washing your body or brushing your teeth, consider doing a few squats. This is a really easy way to get a short exercise in.

2. 5-minute workouts in your room

If you have a few extra minutes before studying or going to work, consider doing a short ab workout! Go on YouTube and search 'At Home Abs' and there will be many results for a short ab workout. You can also do this for other exercises too: leg/butt workouts or arms/shoulders! These are really easy and take only a couple of minutes.

3. Take longer walks to class

Did you know you're supposed to have at least 10,000 steps a day, aside from being active? Well, if you struggle to get those steps in every day, take the long route to class or work, or even take a walk in the morning or at night to reach the 10,000 step goal.

4. Skip the elevator! Take the stairs to class/your dorm/work

Who doesn't love taking the elevator... I don't know anyone. But, if you're on a higher floor, consider taking the stairs! You'll feel good after and it will help you get to your 10,000 step goal. Your legs will burn, but who doesn't love to feel the burn?!

5. 10 burpees before every shower

Burpees can be really difficult if you do a lot of them. But, if you 10 or 20 before every shower, you'll feel so good in the shower! This short workout gets your heart rate up really quickly. You won't have to worry about sweating in class or anything if you do them right before a shower. Doing short workouts before the shower will make you feel really good and energized.

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