No time for exercise? No more excuses. Knock out that workout first thing in the morning and then you’ll have nothing else to dread--OK, except for that 4 p.m. conference call.
Here, five (at-home, even in-bed) exercises that you can do first thing.
TO TONE YOUR ABS: THE BICYCLE IN BED
Lie on your back and lift your right knee to meet the left elbow. Repeat on the opposite side, switching back and forth, 30 times total, contracting the core the entire time. Pencil skirt, we’re coming for ya.
TO WORK YOUR TRICEPS: BEDSIDE DIPS
Keep your back facing the bed (or a chair works nicely, too). Place your palms down with fingers pointing forward. Extend your legs and dip your arms to a 90-degree angle. Repeat 15 times.
TO TIGHTEN THOSE GLUTES: IN-SHOWER BUTT SQUEEZES
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your knees ever so slightly bent. Stabilize yourself by bracing a hand on the shower wall (safety first). Contract your glutes, hold for ten seconds and release. Repeat six times. Bonus: Do this while your conditioner marinates for double-duty beauty gains.
To INCREASE UPPER BODY STRENGTH
From your forward fold, shift your weight into your arms and lower your hips until your body makes a diagonal line from your head to your heels in a full plank position. Brace your abs in tight to your spine, press your shoulders down, and hold for 3 deep breaths.
TO BOOST YOUR CALVES: COFFEE-DRINKING CALF RAISES
Stand straight with your feet together. Lift your heels until you’re standing on your tippy-toes. Lift coffee cup to mouth. Swallow and lower your heels. Repeat 20 times for toned legs and a ready-for-the-day brain.
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