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Quick Morning Workout
In addition to setting the pace for a productive day and blasting away calories, studies show that mental function gets set on fire – for anywhere from 4 to 10 hours following a morning workout.
JayDee Cutting III, Educator for the American Council On Exercise, Total Gym® Master Trainer and regular Total Gym® Pulse Blog Contributor has created this Quick 5-Minute Morning Workout Video for those who are looking to start their day off right! Plus, according to Total Gym® Pulse Blog Contributor, Dr. Michael Mantell, it’s not all about being ready to take on any challenge with clear thinking and a shrinking, more-regulated appetite: Consistent morning exercise actually helps your sleep needs as well.
Nationally recognized nutrition expert and Total Gym® Pulse Blog Contributor Tara Coleman shares with us some Tips for Eating before Working Out in the Morning. Read her article here.
Quick 5-Minute Morning Workout - in 3 Simple Steps
STEP 1: Lower Body • Squat Position • Level is upper third of tower


OPTIONS: Non-working leg lifts as you go up - with a crunch

OPTIONS: Skiiing, one legged jumps, alternating one legged jumps, tick tock
STEP 2: Upper Body • Kneeling Backwards • Level is bottom third of tower

OPTIONS: High kneeling or seated, single arm with rotation
STEP 3: Upper Body • Lying face up • Level is bottom third of tower

OPTIONS: Add rotation for obliques, feet off glideboard, straighten legs, add cheerleader (legs go out hands go between legs)