Try this HealthyHeart Exercise for a Cardio Workout
Roy & Heidi Mercer’s HealthyHeart Shopping
Standing punches are a great way to get the heart pumping, and maybe even let off some steam. The every day stress we face is often relieved by some simple exercise. This is one we may do anywhere, done publicly it may even bring on some healing laughter.
We stand with our feet planted firmly and a bit wider than our shoulders to start. Next we place our arms with elbows tightly pressed against our sides and at a ninety degree angle. Bend slightly at the knees and relax in that position, we are now ready to punch.
I feel really silly saying this, but next we make sure no one we care for is standing within an arms length, and then we thrust one arm forward. I lead with my left, then retract it. Next… you guessed it…we thrust the other forward and retract it. As one arm is retracted the other is thrust. Repeat this until the heart rate is at target, and keep going until the desired time for this part of a routine is past.
For even more benefit, add a twisting motion of the hips. Don’t do too much at once though, and— We need to always check with our health professional before trying any exercise found on this site or from any other source.
This is only one exercise of many that require no special equipment, are versatile and can be done almost anywhere we may be.
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