Suffer from sleepy mornings, afternoon slumps and stressful days? Well now you can combat all of these with 13 exercises created by popular loose leaf tea specialists T2 and Another Space fitness studio.
They don't take any time at all!
Designed to be done in the time you waste waiting for the kettle to boil these simple exercises, designed to be done at different times of the day, are created to utilize the spare moments of the day and leave you feeling motivated, relaxed and stress-free.
Inspired by T2’s new January ‘Glow’ healthy teas these exercises are the anti-dote to January blues and combine techniques from HIIT and yoga as well as stretching to get you moving in speedy 3 minute bursts.
Exercises:
WAKE UP (something to awaken) – Yoga
2 side bends each way in 5 breath swings
break, then repeat
15 second break
ELEVENSES (something to liven and motivate) – SPEED ROUND
45 seconds: 2 jumping jacks, 4 high knees
15 second break
45 seconds: 4 mountain climbers/shoulder tap right, left
15 second break
45 seconds: burpees (jump up, jump out)
MID-AFTERNOON SLUMP (something to energise & stimulate the mind) – POWER ROUND
45 seconds: step out press ups – alternate sides
15 second break
45 seconds: side plank with top elbow to knee touch – 4 each side then switch
15 second break
45 seconds: leg extensions (ab exercise)
POST WORK (something more energetic to alleviate the stresses of the day)
45 seconds: jump forwards, burpee, run backwards
15 second break
45 seconds: donkey kicks
15 second break
45 seconds: 2 pump squats (one each side), 3 tuck jumps
PRE-BED (something to sooth and relax) - yoga
30 sec low crescent lunge
30 sec half split (not as complicated as it sounds)
repeat other side
Standing forward bend 30 secs
roll up spine to finish
Want to try it yourself? You’re in luck with Another Space doing a one-off exercise class on 27th January – and it’s free!
For more information on the range head to www.t2tea.com and to book the upcoming fitness class please visit www.anotherspace.london
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