I’ve said this many times, but I’m going to say it again. Girl or whoever is reading this right now, you’re amazing, anyway, back to our topic, you don’t “always” need an equipment or hella expensive equipment just to work out.
I know there’s a lot of alternative equipment you could use in your home, but if you’re lazy enough to find one, you can try this article that we’ve prepared for you! In this article, we will break down the 10-minute, no-equipment workouts you can do every day!
But before trying these workouts, make sure you’re wearing the best top for this one. Being a woman and finding the perfect women’s tops to wear for any occasion is no easy task.
For instance, when working out, do you want a loose fitting or a tight fitting top? Once more, is a crop top or a tunic top appropriate for doing your daily cardio routine? Are you planning to try this new exercise trend?
Make sure to choose your perfect women’s tank tops in your closet. You can wear your off-shoulder tops, bikini tops or your cute women tops.
10-Minute, No-Equipment Workouts You Can Do Every Day
These workouts will not help you to burn a lot of calories since they aren’t intense, just like what people do in the gym. However, these workouts will surely help you to get fitter, and of course, expect to see the results in the shortest time possible.
Only if you’re dedicated enough to pledge your 10-minute or more every day to do these workouts. Hang in there, you will achieve your fitness goals soon enough.
Just step by step and we will get there soon! So, let me break down these easy 6 exercises that you can do in just 10 minutes a day.
The following 10-minute, no-equipment workouts are courtesy of mindbodygreen.
1. Glute Bridge
Glute bridge is definitely one of those bodyweight exercises you need to include in your regular routine. This exercise activates your glute muscles which stretches your back and improves your hip flexibility.
Here’s how you do it: Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place hands on the sides and rest the head on the floor.
Now raise the hips off the floor as high as you can and squeeze the glutes at the top. Hold for three seconds. Slowly lower the body to starting position and repeat.
Do at least 10 reps.
Note: Avoid putting pressure on the neck as you raise the hips. All the weight should be on the shoulders.
2. Deep Squat
If you want to improve your hip flexibility and stretch your legs, don’t be bothered to try this exercise.
Here’s how you do it: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and bend knees until the thighs rest on the calves. Make sure the heels are resting on the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds, then rise.
Repeat this movement until failure. When you reach the bottom of the squat, you should feel stretching in the hamstrings, quadriceps, tendons.
Note: If you’re stiff, just squat as deep as you can. In a few days, you should be able to do a full squat.
3. Elbow Plank
This method of exercise is perfect if you want to strengthen your core, shoulders and glutes. Who doesn’t want toned shoulders?
Here’s how you do it: Start in a push-up position, then bend the elbows such that the forearms are resting on the floor. The body should be in a straight line from head to heels.
Squeezing the glutes helps prevent the hips from sinking. Hold this position for as long as you can.
Note: Use a timer when doing the plank. Keep practising until you can hold the plank for three minutes.
4. Calf Raises
Naturally, this exercise will activate your calves. Here’s how you do it: Stand with the feet a few inches apart, then raise the heels off the floor.
Squeeze the calf muscles at the top, then lower the body. Repeat until failure. To make this exercise more challenging, do it on one leg.
5. Hamstring Stretch
Sitting down all day, over a long period tightens the hamstrings and decreases flexibility. This stretching movement will loosen the hamstrings and increase hip flexibility.
Here’s how you do it: You could stretch the hamstrings seated, standing or resting one foot on a high surface — pick the one you prefer. Bend at the hips until you touch your toes (or lower as much as you can), then hold for 30 seconds to one minute. Your flexibility will improve with time.
6. Push-ups
I know you’ve heard of this exercise so many times. But in case you’re unaware of it, this kind of exercise will help you tone your chest, shoulders and arms.
Here’s how you do it: Start with the hands shoulder-width apart. Lower the body until the chest almost touches the floor then rise. Repeat until failure.
Target different muscles by varying the hand grip variations. Wide grip push-ups target the shoulders, while close grip push-ups target the triceps. Place your feet on a chair if you want to make them more challenging.