Wake Up and Make it Happen Workout Routine

Like to workout early in the morning? Many feel that working out in the morning makes them feel more positive and more focus for the rest of the day.

Here’s a good routine from Neila Rey that will sure have you burn off those extra calories:

For beginners perform 3 sets of each exercise
For intermediate perform 4-5 sets of each exercise
For advance perform 4-5 sets of each exercise

1. Burpees 10 reps
The burpee is a full body exercise used in strength training and as an aerobic exercise. The basic movement is performed in four steps and known as a “four-count burpee”:

2. Push up 15 reps
A push-up is a common calisthenics exercise performed in a prone position by raising and lowering the body using the arms. Push-ups exercise the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids, with ancillary benefits to the rest of the deltoids, serratus anterior, coracobrachialis and the midsection as a whole

3. Mountain climbers 20 reps
This exercise that challenges your shoulders and quads and elevates your heart rate. Intensity can be increased by stepping faster.

4. Bicycle crunch 30 reps
The bicycle crunch are a great way to target the rectus abdominals and the obliques. It’s a good aerobic workout, move your legs as if pedaling a bicycle. This, combined with upper body movements, provides a great workout for your abs.

5. Plank 45 seconds
The plank is an isometric core strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum possible time. The plank strengthens the abdominals, back, and shoulders.