full body workouts

Why do we love circuit workouts? It's simple: they torch calories while building muscle. So we created this efficient full-body circuit that combines several exercises to work multiple body parts at once. And since you can easily do this workout in the comfort of your living room, it's excuse-proof, too. It takes about 20 minutes! All you need is a set of dumbbells between five and eight pounds. Even if you don't have weights, you can still give it a go.

Instructions: After warming up with light cardio for five minutes, repeat each three-exercise circuit twice, resting for 60 seconds after completing one round of an entire circuit.

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While yoga is definitely known for calming the body and mind, certain poses are so vibrant and stimulating that they can have the opposite effect, offering you more energy than a cup of joe. The next time you're feeling blah, hop on your mat and complete this 12-pose total-body yoga sequence. I recommend warming up with five Sun Salutations beforehand, and feel free to modify poses if they seem too difficult.

No space, no money to invest in a home gym, and no time? No excuses! Work your entire body with the following circuit workout. You don't need a lot of space to do it; all you need is your living room or bedroom floor. And while it tones all your muscle groups, it doesn't take a lot of time: repeat this circuit twice, and you'll still be done in about 20 minutes!

Source: Megan Wolfe Photography at J+K Fitness Studio

If you often find yourself crunched for time — but still wanting to do crunches — consider our favorite total-body, 10-minute workouts of 2012. In a snap, these eight workouts will help you break a sweat, fire up your metabolism, and burn some serious calories. Since these videos only take a few short minutes, they can also be combined for the ultimate total body tone. Press play and use these workouts as a guide to make every minute and every move fit within your busy schedule.

If you often find yourself crunched for time — but still wanting to do crunches — consider our top total-body, 10-minute workouts of 2012. In a snap, these eight workouts will help you break a sweat, fire up your metabolism, and burn some serious calories. Since these videos only take a few short minutes, they can also be combined for the ultimate total body tone. Press play and use these workouts as a guide to make every minute and every move fit within your busy schedule.