Can you believe it? An easy, short, refreshing exercise routine in just 13 steps.
Each repetition of these steps takes just 7 minutes.
Do each exercise for 30 seconds. (I have a wall clock with a sweep second hand on which I keep an eye to tell when each 30-second interval has elapsed.) Walk around for 2 minutes to rest after completing the routine. As your strength/stamina increase, repeat routine, rest, repeat routine, etc.
MARCH Lift legs high and swing arms
PUSH UPS
SQUATS
SHADOW BOXING Stand with legs apart; do not twist at waist
SEATED BENT-KNEE LEG RAISES
HOLD STAFF AND SWING LEFT LEG, then HOLD STAFF AND SWING RIGHT LEG (Hold onto something with one hand.)
TOE RAISES (while standing behind chair for balance)
JUMPING JACKS
SIT-UPS (CURLS)
SWIM STROKE 15 seconds freestyle, 15 seconds backstroke
SIT KICK Sit in chair; try to kick alternating shoes off
STRETCH TO SKY, THEN TOUCH TOES
WINDMILL Legs apart, alternate toe touches
Do this routine for 2 days; rest a day, etc.
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Hmmm…I could do some of those things. Are you going to be doing that routine regularly? Sounds like it would it would help circulation 😛
OK, Randy. I’ll get back to you on the meme.
Hi, Laura. Yes, I’m starting on Saturday. You can ask me if I’ve been doing it, so I’ll be embarrassed to procrastinate. 😛
I wonder why they’re called memes.
Alrighty! I’ll ask 😛 You know, you do have such a healthy diet and you’re always busy…you really do do quite well 🙂
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