Having my mind going toward a sustainable lifestyle, I found adidas is doing a great job implementing their sustainability practices into their lines. Today, I will be sharing my quick workout routine featuring the Ultraboost 20 shoes- made with a performance fabric made entirely from a recycled plastic material.
If you are ready, let’s dive right in!
This post has been sponsored by adidas. All opinions are my own.
I love wearing my adidas for workouts, lounging around, and for any day comfort. Since now a lot of us are spending more time at home, I wanted to share with you a 10-minute total body workout where you can get your daily exercise in quick.
Being at home, you might find yourself in a comfy (lazy) zone often than usual. The tips to get out of this is to start your day productively by;
First: Make your bed
Second: Wash your face
Third: Get your workout in
Fourth: Take a shower
Fifth: Make yourself a healthy breakfast.
If you can have a morning routine like this, you sure will have a productive day ahead. The feelings of accomplishment first thing in the morning have to do with psychology.
Naval Admiral William McRaven mentioned it in his commencement speech a the University of Texas, Austin: If you make your bed every morning, you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride, and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter.
In my opinion, accomplishing a workout routine resembles the same results as making beds. Not only that, but morning exercise may also improve decision-making during the day.
The new study, “Distinct Effects of Acute Exercise and Breaks in Sitting on Working Memory and Executive Function in Older Adults,” by Wheeler et al. (2019) was published on April 29, 2019 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Their findings in the paper’s conclusion: “A morning bout of moderate-intensity exercise improves serum BDNF and working memory or executive function in older adults, depending on whether or not subsequent sitting is also interrupted with intermittent light-intensity walking.”.
See how we can be more productive by only making your bed and exercise!
To get back on track to today’s workout, I have a pdf version of the workout for you to download on the library. If you want it handy with you, head over here.
The sneakers I am wearing today is the adidas Ultraboost 20. These running shoes are made with Primeblue fabric, a performance fabric made entirely from recycled plastic material. It’s made of at least 75% Parley Ocean Plastic, which is marine plastic waste collected from beaches and coastal regions.
Isn’t that so cool?
They are so comfortable and stylish to wear to exercise in, from low to high intensities. You can also wear them with your favorite jeans or outfits like the one I’m wearing for a family afternoon picnic.
If you are looking for a new pair of running shoes, head over to this adidas post for a running shoe finder to help choose your ideal shoe.
Outfit details:
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10 minutes
TOTAL BODY
workout
To start each workout, I recommend doing a quick stretch.
STRETCH
Stretch your arms by pulling them across your body.
Reach behind your back and grab your elbow.
Grab your feet behind your back and stand up straight to stretch your legs.
move one:
ARM RAISES
1. Start with weights in each hand and standing straight.
2. Lift one arm to shoulder height and slowly bring back down, alternating arms for one count.
Do 10 sets
move two:
DUMBBELL PUNCH
1. Start with needs slightly bent and weight at the center of the body.
2. Punch out in front, alternating each arm for one count.
Do 10 sets
move three:
TRICEPS EXTENSION +
CALF RAISE
- Start with one leg behind your back and weight behind your back, above your head.
- Left leg behind to a 90% angle and lower weights further down back.
- Fully extend weights above head.
Do 5 reps, switch leg, and 5 five more reps.
move four:
BACK KICKS
- Start in standing position with weight at the center of the body.
- Kick leg back for ten reps. Repeat on the other side.
Do 10 reps on each leg.
move five:
CALF RAISE
- Start in standing position with weight at the center of the body.
- Press down on toes; lifting heals of the ground. Slowly bring back to start position and continue for ten reps.
Do 10 reps
move six:
SIDE KICK
1. Start in a standing position with feet under shoulders, booty band around lower legs, and weights at the center of the body.
2. Lift leg up to the side, as far up as possible.
Do ten reps on each leg.
move seven:
BENT KNEE GLUTE KICKBACK
- Start in kneeling position with back straight and weight behind the knee.
- Left leg up, raising the knee to the same level as back.
Do ten reps on each leg.
move eight:
SIDE LEG RAISES
- Lay down on the side, with both legs overlapping and pointed straight.
- Lift the leg as high as possible and bring back down slowly.
Do ten reps on each leg
move nine:
SIDE PLANK DIP
1. Lay down on the side, with both legs pointed straight, and one hand stretched high above.
2. Lift hips off the ground and slowly bring back down. Continue for ten reps and then switch sides.
Do ten reps on each side.
move ten:
PLANK
Lay down with only toes, forearms, and hands touching the ground. Keep back straight and booty down for 30 seconds.
STRETCH & MEDITATE
- Sit down with back straight and bottoms of feet touch together. Bring close to the body for a deeper stretch.
- Lower head down to feet and hold for 10 seconds.
- Sit down with legs crossed and stretch your arms by pulling them across your body.
- Meditate for 1 minute.
Share with me:
What exercise do you like to do?
Remember to change up a few activities in your day, like making your bed and exercising can help improve your overall well-being for a more fabulous day
If you are looking for a new favorite pair of shoes for running or training, be sure to check out adidas website, and get a pair or two.
I hope you find this post helpful and can help you get your day more productive. I will be back for more 10-minute workout routines in the upcoming posts.
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Stay healthy, active, and productive!
I will see you soon!
