It’s 2023, and the emphasis on time fulfillment is at its highest point. Meetings are being moved to virtual and whenever you can do something to avoid a commute you do it. The biggest excuse for not working out these days is lack of time or the intimidation of walking into a gym. We will accept both excuses at this time and will pretend you only had five minutes to workout…. Here are my 5 exercises to do if you only had 5 minutes to workout.
1. Forward Lunge – The forward lunge might be the most important functional exercise you can do because it mimics walking, jogging, or running. Take a large step forward and lower yourself until your front leg and back leg are at 90 degrees. Then push off the ground and return to your starting position.
2. Hip Squat – Squats are incredibly important for lower body strength and force transfer. Feet slightly outside your hips push your hips back behind you and lower your body towards the ground then return to the starting position.
3. Side Plank Hip Dip – Side planks are great for working multiple portions of your core, protects your spine, and improves your balance. Lying on your side, lift your hips off the ground resting on your right forearm. Lower your hips up and down then switch sides.
4. Beggers Plank– The Beggers plank is a great core exercise that works the upper and lower abs. Start off in a low plank, walk one elbow forward followed by the other then walk elbows back to starting position.
5. Hip Thrust – The hip thrust is a great exercise for the posterior chain including the pelvic floor muscles. Lying on your back lift your hips up and down without touching your butt to the ground.
Joshua Lipsey
USAW, FMS, CAFS
@bewithcore
