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Quick Work Out Idea

cecilia0909
cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I did this quick work out tonight after finding the idea on pintrest, thought I'd share. Sometimes I like to sneak in a quick work out that takes me 15 minutes or less.

First you do 10 push ups, then you do 10 jumping jacks.
Then 9 push ups, 9 jumping jacks.
Then 8 push ups, 8 jumping jacks.
Then 7 push ups, 7 jumping jacks.
Then 6 push ups, 6 jumping jacks.
Then 5 push ups, 5 jumping jacks.
Then 4 push ups, 4 jumping jacks.
Then 3 push ups, 3 jumping jacks.
Then 2 push ups, 2 jumping jacks.
Then 1 push up, 1 jumping jack.

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  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    Hate push ups. But I could try it. :) good idea!
  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    I feel you, if I hated push ups before I really am hating them after doing that. lol
  • mommamindi
    mommamindi Posts: 256 Member
    I like that! That sounds awesome!
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    I don't think I can do that many in such a short time! My max at the moment is 10 total! Great idea Girly!
  • munchkinhugs
    munchkinhugs Posts: 278 Member
    I did this quick work out tonight after finding the idea on pintrest, thought I'd share. Sometimes I like to sneak in a quick work out that takes me 15 minutes or less.

    First you do 10 push ups, then you do 10 jumping jacks.
    Then 9 push ups, 9 jumping jacks.
    Then 8 push ups, 8 jumping jacks.
    Then 7 push ups, 7 jumping jacks.
    Then 6 push ups, 6 jumping jacks.
    Then 5 push ups, 5 jumping jacks.
    Then 4 push ups, 4 jumping jacks.
    Then 3 push ups, 3 jumping jacks.
    Then 2 push ups, 2 jumping jacks.
    Then 1 push up, 1 jumping jack.

    .. can i just do 2 push ups, and 10 jumping jacks?!

    Haha!
    That's such good work though. I can't do push ups -especially with RSI in my wrist/strain in le shoulder :(
  • dtrm88
    dtrm88 Posts: 71 Member
    Sounds awesome!! Will definitely try tomorrow!! Thanks!!





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  • mayellers
    mayellers Posts: 3
    I like this easy to remember and can be done in a hotel room while traveling. I'm going to try tomorrow - thank so much!
  • lilsassymom
    lilsassymom Posts: 407 Member
    I am curious as to how many calories this burns...Someone try it and tell me:laugh: . I am exhausted--- as I did 78 minutes of exercise today. Chalene Extreme kicked my butt:smile: .
  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    Ok, ok....I will admit that the first 10 push ups I was all into it. The rest I did the push ups on my knees. I am working up to the real ones and I honestly don't know the calorie burn on this. Wish I did though!

    P.S Way to go on 78 minutes of exercise today!
  • janet_pratt
    janet_pratt Posts: 747 Member
    I do a similar one...only I use push ups, situps and squats
  • nukehiker
    nukehiker Posts: 457
    I feel you, if I hated push ups before I really am hating them after doing that. lol

    we use to do the pushup routine followed by slamming a beer or a shot about 20 some years ago when i was in the marines...of course i was about 160-170 not the 195 i am now
  • yadicarter
    yadicarter Posts: 73
    Bump...for later :) Thanks for sharing
  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    Girl push ups are my hero :heart: Really I can like 20 real ones before I feel my face hit the floor.

    Weird and kinda related, my friend'sdoc required her to be able to do 100 push-ups continuous before he'd perform her augment. Said she'd heal faster. . .
  • ryanherbert
    ryanherbert Posts: 79 Member
    This is one that I regularly do, and all you need is a deck of cards! It's great because even though you do the same number of reps for each exercise, the order changes every time you do it!

    So take a deck of cards and do the number of repetitions that appear on that card:

    2 through 10 – Do that many repetitions
    Face cards – Do 10 repetitions
    Ace – One minute break

    With each card you’ll also alternate your movements:
    Diamonds – Push-ups
    Hearts – Lunges
    Spades – Crunches
    Clubs – Burpees

    Don’t stop until you’ve finished all 52 cards!
  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    This is one that I regularly do, and all you need is a deck of cards! It's great because even though you do the same number of reps for each exercise, the order changes every time you do it!

    So take a deck of cards and do the number of repetitions that appear on that card:

    2 through 10 – Do that many repetitions
    Face cards – Do 10 repetitions
    Ace – One minute break

    With each card you’ll also alternate your movements:
    Diamonds – Push-ups
    Hearts – Lunges
    Spades – Crunches
    Clubs – Burpees

    Don’t stop until you’ve finished all 52 cards!

    Holy work out, GREAT idea!
  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    Oh I love the cards work out! Thanks!
  • cecilia0909
    cecilia0909 Posts: 188 Member
    I feel you, if I hated push ups before I really am hating them after doing that. lol

    we use to do the pushup routine followed by slamming a beer or a shot about 20 some years ago when i was in the marines...of course i was about 160-170 not the 195 i am now

    I think at this point after my first shot I'd face plant if I tried a push up again!
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