Need a Quick Workout? Try This 15 Minute Workout

And of course, you can do it twice or three times for a full workout :) Maybe if I keep doing burpees I will start to love them.

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Best Warm-Up Exercises for Running

Excerpt from article on Zest.co.uk published on August 12, 2010

Stretch after a workout, and warm out before. That's my policy. Whether you're heading out for a long-distance run or just a jog around the park, here are the four warm-up moves you don't want to miss...

Heel Flick

Start by jogging forwards slowly, then gradually bring your heels up towards your bum (you can do it on the spot if you prefer).

Focus on keeping your torso upright, and try to land lightly, making as little noise as possible as your feet touch the floor. Repeat for 60 seconds.

Swinging Side Stride

Moving clockwise, step out to the side with your left leg, bring your right foot to meet your left and, as you do so, almost immediately step out again with your left.

As you pick up the pace, begin to swing your arms from side to side across your body. After 30 seconds, stop and repeat, moving anti-clockwise.

Toe Walk

Start walking forwards as normal but, as you hit the ground with the ball of each foot, rise up on to your toes for a second, then place the rest of your foot back on the floor before you lift it up and move forwards.

Repeat for 60 seconds. You should feel your calves and ankles getting gradually looser as you progress.






High Knee

Start by jogging gently on the spot, then gradually raise each knee higher and higher with each step. You'll need to lean your torso slightly forwards rather than backwards to maintain balance.

As each knee gets higher, pump your alternate hand higher too. Continue for 60 seconds.

For the full article, visit Zest.co.uk.

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Want to do Some Cardio and Also Work Your Legs? Try Heel Flicks!

Heel flicks can be used as a warm up for runners, as a cardio exercise on their own, or to work on your legs. But how about all three? :) The workout from TribeSports that I posted last night had heel flicks and you might be asking what that is.

How do you do it? Start by jogging either in motion or on the spot. Slowly start to kick your heels back with each step until your heels touch your bum as you run. Easy!

Don't be worried if your heels don't initially hit your bum. Sometimes, it takes practice. The more you do them, the better your body will move.

Cheers Eights & Weights!