When you wake up in the morning, you might not be prepared for a long, intense workout, but you can still benefit from bodyweight exercises. It increases your energy, revs up your metabolism, and can really get you in the right mindset for the day. Take a look at these bodyweight moves you can do in the morning.

Jumping Jacks

Jumping jacks are a good bodyweight workout to start with since they really increase your energy. It is sometimes hard to wake up and get enough stamina for a morning workout, so start with at least jumping jacks to get your heart pumping.

You can eventually do intervals by doing jumping jacks, a few other bodyweight exercises, then coming back to the jumping jacks. If you need a warm-up before the jumping jacks, walk in place for a few minutes, and do moves like arm swings and shoulder rolls. Continue reading →

Planks are one of the top bodyweight exercises you will see recommended. Even a beginner can do them for a few seconds at first, then gradually hold it for longer and longer.

There are many types of planks from the elbow plank to the full plank, as well as other variations. Here are 5 different types of planks to try out.

1 – The Standard Plank

The first type of plank you are probably familiar with. This might be known as a full plank, standard plank, or hand plank. All you have to do is get into the position of doing a push-up, without actually doing the push-up.

You are just going to hold it, like many other planks. This engages your abs, but also works your legs, arms, and shoulders at the same time. Continue reading →