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Stressed Out? Here's Your New WorkoutWhen you're stressed, the last thing you want to do is exercise. But these 11 easy moves will help you feel better fast |
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The move: Weighted squat
Difficulty: Easy
Throw some heavy books in a backpack and wear it while you perform a simple squat. Put on the backpack and stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart and arms extended straight in front of you or on your hips. Keep your chest up as you lower your body as far as it can go, keeping your knees above your feet as you bend them and pushing your hips back. Slowly push yourself back up to the starting position, focusing on the quad, hamstring, butt, and ab muscles you're engaging. Bonus: You can also perform a weighted plank by wearing the book-filled backpack; it'll give you an added dose of intensity.
SEE NEXT PAGE: The equipment: Stack of two telephone books or reams of printer paper
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Thanks for the info
by EricaC123 Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 04:20PM Report as inappropriate
I thought some of these exercises were interesting.
by Sari Monday, January 7, 2013 at 09:26PM Report as inappropriate
I dont own a skateboard
by kimihavens Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 08:53AM Report as inappropriate
very interesting....
by Chris213 Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 07:22PM Report as inappropriate
These tips do away with the I can't exercise excuse!
by robyne00 Friday, September 21, 2012 at 11:36AM Report as inappropriate
I felt like a new person after this work-out!
by alictasia Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 10:02AM Report as inappropriate
These look like good techniques.
by andyv1217 Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:47PM Report as inappropriate
love the beach towel roller abs, I often hurt my neck doing situps!
by sportimonki13 Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate
where my comment go? :( I hate it when my comment doesn't show up.
by MissXu Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 08:52AM Report as inappropriate
Great tips, I will try some of these. :)
by yestfl Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 10:04PM Report as inappropriate