Everyone seems to be on crazy diets nowadays but keeping up a good workout routine is just as important. Dieting and exercising work better together than they do separately.
Since college students are in the final push toward spring break, staying in shape has become a top priority for many people on college campuses. When creating workout routines remember to include exercises that work different parts of the body.
It is important for college students to become familiar with exercises that can be done at home because workout classes have become so expensive. Here is a list of different exercises to include in your next full body work out.
1. Curtsy Lunges
Start standing with your feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure to keep your hips straight while you cross your right leg behind you and step backward. As you lower your right knee to the floor your heel should remain above you left ankle. Take a pause for a second then extend your right leg into a side-kick. After doing this for a minute, switch legs and repeat the previous steps.
2. Elbow Plank
Begin on the floor resting on your forearms and knees. Then move your feet out into a plank and lift the rest of your body up off the ground. Make sure that your back stays flat during the plank or it will not work properly. Keep this position for about 30 seconds.
3. Bicycle Crunches
This is a pretty well-known exercise, but some of the best exercises are the least original. Start by lying flat on your back and put your hands behind your back with your fingers interlaced. Then begin to bring your right knee to your chest and extend your left leg to a 45-degree angle. As you are doing this try to touch your knee to your chest with the opposite elbow. Do this about 10 times for each leg.
4. Shoulder Press
Hold a pair of dumbbells above your shoulder and make your palms face each other. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees. Lift the weights until your arms are fully extended above your head. Hold this position for a second and then slowly lower the weights. Repeat the previous steps about seven times.
5. Stability Ball Push-Up
Go into a plank position with your toes resting on a stability ball. Make sure that your hands are placed a little closer than shoulder-width apart. Begin to bend your arms slowly until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle and then press back up to straighten your arms.
6. Leg Drop
First raise both legs to the ceiling and tighten your abs. Slowly lower your legs until they are about four inches above the floor. Pause for a second and then raise your legs back up to the starting position. Repeat these steps about 10 times.
7. Run
Go for a run outside and get some fresh air. This is not only a great physical workout, but it can also help people clear their head and get rid of their stress. I know it is really cold outside now, but as soon as the weather permits head outside and try to make this part of your daily routine.
Some of these exercised may be difficult at first but you will improve each time that you do them. Also, do these exercises with your friends so you can have more fun and help each other do them properly.
