15 min sweat set with Ena

Full Body Fitness

As we are nearing the end of the year, we can be certain that most grocery stores have started hanging Christmas decorations since mid-October. If you are anything like me, the thought of a new year approaching will have you eager to write down those New Year’s resolutions. If you’re nothing like me, you probably rolled your eyes just reading that! Well, as giddy as I am about the 1 st of January, I know all too well that one does not need a new year to make lifestyle changes, or to introduce a new habit. I advocate that any day is a good day to change your life for the better, especially when it comes to health and exercise. (But do not be surprised when I make an extra fuss about a healthy lifestyle in the January edition!)

Whenever you find yourself reading this, no matter the date, I sincerely want to encourage you to pencil this workout into your week. And when you have done it, pencil it in on another day! As I have mentioned before, you will never regret starting when you did, but you will most likely regret not starting earlier.

Let us finish this year off strong, and wave 2021 goodbye with a little muscle in our arms, and a renewed kick in our legs, ready to take on 2022.

Workout

You will need:

• 15 minutes

• Water (always stay hydrated!)

• Exercise or yoga Mat (preferable)

Complete the circuit three times (as you become stronger, challenge yourself to a fourth round). Rest between circuits (after the eighth exercise).

NB: Keep your abdominal muscles engaged (tight) with every exercise!

1. Squat walks. 10 steps forwards, 10 steps backward.

2. Side plank, right. 30 seconds.

3. Side plank, left. 30 seconds.

4. High knees. 20 seconds.

5. Knee push-ups. 10 reps.

6. Superman lifts. 15 reps.

7. Prisoner squats. 8 reps

8. Plank walkouts. 10 reps.

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Ena is a qualified Personal Trainer, assisting individuals through online coaching while sharing her journey and passion for fitness on social media. She has also obtained a degree in Marketing and Business Management.