You missed your morning workout because you overslept. You couldn't make it to the gym on your lunch break because you had a doctor's appointment, and after work, you had to stay late for a meeting. You were starving by the time you got out, so a workout at that time was not going to happen. Now it's after 9 p.m., and heading to the gym is the last thing you want to do. Here are some late-evening workout ideas you can do at home.
- Strength train with dumbbells. The exercise called Half Boat With Bicep Curl will work your upper body and your abs. Dumbbell Squats will target your quads and glutes. Or do Bent Over Lateral Raises to tone your upper back.
- Strength train with no equipment. Do some Push-ups, work your core with Scissor Abs, or tone your bum with Lying Butt Lifts.
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- Strength train with a yoga ball. Lie on your belly and do Superman Booty Lifts to tone the back of your body. Bicycle crunches are great at working your core, but if you do them with a ball, they're much more challenging. Or strengthen your upper body by doing Balancing Push-ups.
- Pop in an exercise DVD — here are some that I have reviewed. Choose a fast-paced video if you feel like getting your heart rate up, or choose a mellow one if you want to do something relaxing before bed.
- Stretch or do yoga. Flexibility training is an essential part of fitness that is quiet and easy to do. Plus, it is a great way to calm down after a busy day, and prepare you for a restful night of sleep
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Usually I have my second break at work at around 8:30 or 9pm and I like to sneak into the gym (usually deserted) and I do pushups and bicycle crunches on the ball to destress. It gets me in the mood to get home soon and wind down.
1I do yoga for flexibility training. I do vinyasas that don't include and great deal of standing or rising positions (i.e. no sun salutations involved) so that I can unwind from the day at night while improving my flexibility.
2Ahh Fit, You know me so well. I've been trying to get in the groove a solid workout routine, but overslept everyday this week (new alarm clock anyone??). But also don't want to get all jazzed up at night spinning on my bike before bed.
3I like to go home- watch my favorite soap and do pilates moves on all the commericial breaks. You get in a good 20-30 mins of exersize and it goes by fast.
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