How are you going to feel as you bring in the new year on Jan. 1? I can imagine you want to be looking good and feeling great! No problem, you’ve still got four weeks before all the big parties start.
Last week, you began your five-week blitz program. This week, we add a few new exercises to your workout and mix up your cardio.
Cardio: Start with a short, easy five-minute warm-up. Then begin your 20-minute cardio segment involving any activity of your choice, including running, walking, cycling, or stair climbing. Start with three minutes at a moderate/easy pace; and then for two minutes, pick up the pace and perform a high-intensity interval. Perform this set four times for a 20-minute workout. Do this workout three times this week on alternating days.
Muscle conditioning
Wall slides + leg extension: Start by standing up against a wall. Place your arms against the wall in a “stick-up” position. Keep your elbows and wrists pressed against the wall throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift one foot off the floor until your knee is at hip height. Avoid leaning too much into the supporting leg and hip. Once the knee is at hip height, slowly extend it out until it is almost straight. While lifting the knee, simultaneously reach both arms overhead until they are fully extended. Keep your abdominals contracted throughout the entire exercise and your back stable and neutral. Perform eight to 10 reps each side per set.
