Math isn't my strong suit, but this much I know: When it comes to your fitness and strength, it's the little things that add up to big results. And when we break exercise into smaller chunks, it goes down more like fine wine than sour vinegar.
20 crunches seem more manageable than 50 or 100, and the same goes for 5 pushups vs. 25 or 25 squats vs. 100. I have a client who admittedly "hates exercise," but she pushes through anyway because she likes the smaller waist and other results she sees when we train.
Knowing she loves to count down the last few reps of every session, this week I gave her a challenge aimed at getting her to "sneak in" strength moves throughout her busy day.
I'm sharing it here because it is another example of how exercise CAN fit into our busy schedules. Moreover, it is something you can work up to. So what if we can't do the full challenge the first time? Work up to the maximum reps, knowing that every time we put effort forth, we are making ourselves stronger - inside and out.
To improve, we must push -one rep at a time!
Remember, you can split this up throughout the day - whether it's a desk break, in between loads of laundry, or while you wait for the pasta to boil! Even if done all at once, this will take 20 minutes or less. So get after it!
Badass 5-25-50-100 Challenge
- 5 wall sits: One minute each
- 25 pushups: On your knees or off knees
- 50 crunches
- 100 squats
Coming next week: A desk chair that works your core all day, and maneuvering the java landscape without wrecking your calorie balance.
