Starting your day with a quick workout can help increase your energy levels, boost your metabolism, and set a positive tone for the rest of your day. Here are some 5-minute morning workouts you can try:
Jumping Jacks: Stand with your feet together and your arms at your sides. Jump your feet apart as you raise your arms overhead. Jump back to the starting position and repeat for 1 minute.
Push-Ups: Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart. Lower your body down towards the ground by bending your elbows, then push back up to the starting position. Repeat for 1 minute.
Squats: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides. Bend your knees and lower your hips back and down as if you’re sitting in a chair. Push through your heels to return to the starting position. Repeat for 1 minute.
Lunges: Stand with your feet together and your hands on your hips. Step forward with your right foot and lower your body down until your right thigh is parallel to the ground. Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, then repeat on the left side. Alternate legs for 1 minute.
Plank: Start in a push-up position, then lower your forearms to the ground so that your elbows are directly under your shoulders. Hold this position for 1 minute, keeping your body in a straight line from your head to your heels.
Remember to warm up before starting your workout and cool down afterwards to prevent injury. And always listen to your body – if something doesn’t feel right, stop and modify the exercise or try a different one.
