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Denise Austin

No Time? No Problem! 5-Minute Moves to Tone Your Whole Body

Denise Austin
by Denise Austin | 
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Workouts

Hi everyone! Ever have those days when you think you don’t have time to exercise? Same here! As we know, exercise is vital to aging with grace, strength and vitality, and every little bit counts - that’s why I love short, effective workouts!

Even just a few minutes can energize your body, get your blood flowing, work those muscles and burn calories! You will feel so good afterwards, too - movement builds confidence and strength! The key is to keep it simple, effective, and fun, and these four workouts are a great place to start. These 5-minute moves work each part of the body, so you are getting a mini whole-body-toning workout you can do anytime! Do as many as you can, and try to repeat each set of moves 2-3 times - you can do this!

Upper Body: Tone and Sculpt Your Arms and Shoulders

Grab those weights and let’s get lifting! Make sure your movements are controlled, and stand tall like a string is pulling you upwards. Make the last lift as strong as the first if you can!

  • 15 bicep curls
  • 15 shoulder presses
  • 15 tricep dips (use a chair or bench)

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Abs: Tighten and Strengthen Your Core

A strong core supports everything you do, so make daily ab exercises part of your to-dos! As you do these, pull your belly button in toward your spine and keep your lower back pressed to the floor. 

  • 20 crunches
  • 15 bicycle twists (each side)
  • 30-second low plank

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Booty: Lift and Shape

Let’s leave a good impression when we walk out the door - this combo is a winner when it comes to tightening up that tushie! Be sure to squeeze at the top of every movement, really engaging those muscles. Burn that butter, ladies!

  • 12 donkey kicks (each leg)
  • 15 squats
  • 15 forward lunges 

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Legs: Strengthen and Lengthen

Strong legs power you throughout the day, so let’s keep them healthy! As you do these moves, keep your knees aligned with your toes and your chest lifted - good form makes all the difference.

Try this:

  • 20 step ups per leg (use a stair and do 10 per side then switch)
  • 30-second wall sit
  • 15 side lunges (each leg)

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Remember that even if you only have 5-10 minutes, these quick workouts can make a real impact on your overall health. For more workouts like this, join my Membership! I have 3-, 5-, and 10-minute workout series, target-toning challenges for summer, menopause programs to keep you fit and active, and so much more - including recipes! Everything you need to make fitness a snap!


Let's live FIT, HAPPY, and HEALTHY - together!

Denise