Feeling a little sluggish and need a quick boost of energy? This workout will take you through five exercises, three times through to give you a quick, effective energy boost that will help you crush the rest of your day!
Why Work Out When You Need Energy?
A quick 15-minute workout can benefit anyone. In the morning, a good workout can set the tone for the day. You might find that you are more energized through the day while being able to fall asleep more easily at night. Sneaking a 15-minute workout into your lunch break can rejuvenate you so you can power through the afternoon. No matter what time of day, elevating your heart rate through movement has countless benefits!
Let’s Get Moving!
This workout will use intervals to maximize results in our short period of time. Each interval will last 45 seconds with a 15-second break before you start the next movement. Don’t forget to count your reps! The goal each round is to beat your reps from the previous round. For example, if you complete 20 squats in the first round, the goal is to finish 21 or more squats in the next round. Make sure to listen to your body and take modifications as needed to finish each round. Try to limit rest during the 45-second work intervals. As always, you can add a minute of rest between rounds if needed.
15-Minute Energy Boosting Workout
Plank Shoulder Taps
- Keep Body in a straight line
- Squeeze your core and tap your right shoulder with your left arm
- Alternate arms
- Modification: perform from your knees
Hip Bridge
- Keep your heels in tight to your glutes
- Squeeze your glutes as your raise your hips
- Modification: limit your range of motion
Squat Jumps
- With feet shoulder-width apart, squat down
- Jump up and make sure to land softly to reduce impact
- Modification: squat without the jump, do calf raises, instead
Plank Toe Taps
- With your body locked into a straight line, tap each toe side to side without letting your hips sway
- Hold your core tight
- Modification: hold a plank
Alternating Side Lunge
- Keep your chest tall with your weight back in heels, lunge to the side
- Make sure your seat is back and your knees don’t track over your toes
- Modification: alternating reverse lunge
