Four Quick Holiday Fat Buster Workouts (15 minutes or less)

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Agenda Magazine
– December 3, 2010Posted in: Advice, Fitness & Health, Happy Holidays

Delicious food, great drinks and spending time with loved ones; all signs that the holiday season is in full swing. As much fun and excitement this time of the year may bring, it may also come at the expense of a couple extra pounds.

Leading New York nutritionist, Carl Germano head of R&D for SURGEX  and a member of NY State Board of Nutrition suggests these simple, convenient, plyometric exercises that do not require any fancy equipment and can all be done in less than 15 minutes from the convenience of your living room, office and even hotel room.

Chest: Plyometric Push-ups

1.      You cannot beat the simple push up for strengthening the chest, triceps and back muscles.

2.      Assume the standard push up position, but on the way up you will need to quickly clap your hands and immediately place them back in the starting position. These explosive clapping push-ups are a form of plyometrics that utilizes the elastic properties of your muscle to build strength.

Legs: Plyometric Front Quad Jumps

  1. Using a wide step or box, stand facing the step with feet shoulder width apart.
  2. In a semi-squat position, immediately jump up onto the step.
  3. Step back down softly and repeat for several minute intervals.

Legs: Plyometric Side Lateral Jumps

  1. Using a wide step or box, position yourself sideways with feet shoulder width apart.
  2. In a semi-squat position, immediately jump up onto the step.
  3. Step back down softly and repeat for several minute intervals.

Arms and Shoulders: Rubber Tension Bands

1.      In addition to plyometric exercises, for a few dollars you can purchase a variety of tension bands made of durable stretchy rubber.  Once attached to a door or placed under your feet, arm curls or shoulder rotations are very quick, easy and effective

About Carl Germano:

Carl Germano RD, CNS, CDN and Chief Science Officer of SURGEX

Carl Germano is a registered, certified clinical nutritionist appointed as Chief Science Officer for SURGEX. With over 27 years of experience using innovative, complementary nutritional therapies in private practice, he has dedicated his efforts to research and product development for the dietary supplement and medical foods industries, where he has been instrumental in bringing unique nutritional substances and formulations to the health/dietary supplement industry.

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