No matter how hard we try, there are some days when we just can’t fit in a full-hour sweat session. That’s why short but effective routines are our go-to for our most jam-packed days. And, just because the dipping temperatures have people herding indoors to fight for treadmills and yoga-mat plots, that doesn’t mean you have to follow. You just need a workout that delivers real results in no time at all — and the gear that will keep you cozy warm as temps drop.
We’ve got both, courtesy of trainer Kelvin Gary and adidas. Gary, owner of NYC-based studio Body Space Fitness , put together a drill that you can do in four minutes. Yes, four! It’s so quick you can squeeze in a workout during your lunch break. Got extra time? Stack two, three, or more sets of these moves.
Of course, to maximize each exercise, you need the perfect form. We tapped self-professed fitness addict and stylist Lindsey Calla of Saucy Glossie to demonstrate them, while wearing innovative adidas gear to help enhance her workout. Start your warm-up. You’ll be done with this routine faster than you can say “brrr.”
After a 10-second break, repeat the exercise on your left leg for another 50 seconds — you’ll be halfway through the routine.
“For more of a challenge, pick up your pace,” suggests Gary. And, make sure to wear sweat-wicking fabrics to maximize your workout, like Calla’s adidas Ultimate Fleece sweatshirt.
Start in a full plank position with your arms extended, core tight, and spine long.
Reverse the motion, and place your left hand on the ground to return to the starting plank position. That’s one rep. Now, repeat on the opposite side, and continue alternating for the full 50 seconds.
That’s it! Calla says incorporating “a quickie workout like this engages your muscles, elevates your heart rate, and helps you avoid falling into a workout rut. If you can burn and build — even for a few minutes — you will see results and feel better.”