The 2 Minute Workout that Will Kick You Into High Gear

Submitted by TheVolkinator on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:11

Do you have too much stuff to do? Like you, every day I deal with Facebook posts, tweets, work and family. Finding time to go to the gym is getting tough! Well, don't worry. I have put together a workout you can do anywhere called the 2 Minute Workout that only takes, you guessed it, 2 minutes! This workout will get your blood pumping, increase your energy level, burn some calories and strengthen muscles. Not a bad way to spend 2 minutes!

Perform each of the below exercises for 30 seconds .

Quad Hop

Get on your toes and place your palms on the floor facing each other. Keep your back parallel to the floor. Push up off the floor.

Quick video of me doing Quad Hops

Sky Kicks

Sit on the floor with your hands pointed toward your toes. Push up until your arms are straight. This is the starting position. Alternately kick your feet up and down.

Quick video of me doing Sky Kicks

Switch Backs

Put your hands and one foot on the ground aligned with each other. Put one leg back and bend your knees. Keeping your hands on the ground, jump and switch legs. Each jump equals one rep.

Quick video of me doing Switch Backs

Chest Taps

Assume the push-up position. Lower your body until your arms are perpendicular to the floor, then explode upward tapping your chest.

Quick video of me doing Chest Taps

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This article was written by Sergeant Michael Volkin, a U.S. Army veteran, 5 time author and entrepreneur.

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Funny pic

Submitted by Janet Benefil (not verified) on Sun, 09/22/2013 - 09:45.

Funny pic the last one. look like you are floating

There is no set number of

Submitted by TheVolkinator on Wed, 08/14/2013 - 07:21.

There is no set number of reps, do as many as you feel comfortable. For a quick two minute warmup each exercise should make you tired, so do just enough for you to get tired after each one

Wow - it sound sand looks

Submitted by Julia Reed (not verified) on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 01:43.

Wow - it sound sand looks cool. The last pic is shocking. I wonder if it's even possible for a human to do something like that.

2 Minute Workout

Submitted by Adam W (not verified) on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 09:07.

This looks like a workout that will certainly get me into shape. I've been working on my diet also.
The two together should have me looking good this summer

Thanks

how many repetations do you

Submitted by kate (not verified) on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 02:43.

how many repetations do you do for each exercise and how much time should i spend on each

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