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Keisha's having trouble fitting exercise and healthy eating into her busy schedule, so Rachael enlists her buddy Jeremy Shore to show them both how to get a "Better Than Nothing Kitchen Workout." Who would've thought waiting for the water to boil or the oven to heat up would be a great time to burn a few extra calories?
Dish Towel Stretch (increases the range of motion in the shoulders)
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Take a dish towel in one hand and throw it over your shoulder.
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Reach behind your back with the opposite hand and grab the towel from the bottom.
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Inch your hands toward one another, then gently pull the towel in opposite directions.
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Hold for 30 seconds, then switch and do the other side.
Melon Rotations (strengthen the core muscles responsible for supporting and stabilizing the spine)
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead.
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Holding a melon with both hands, extend your arms straight out in front of you. Put your shoulders back, and pull your belly button in like you are putting on a pair of tight jeans.
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Keeping your lower body stationary, slowly rotate your upper body from side to side, increasing your speed as you feel more comfortable with the exercise.
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Do this 12-15 times each side or for about 30 seconds.
Melon Extensions (strengthen the shoulders, core, and legs)
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Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointing straight ahead.
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Get into a squatting position by bending your knees and sticking your butt out and back like you are getting ready to sit in a chair. Keep your chest up and your eyes looking straight ahead with your belly button pulled in.
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With straight arms, let the melon hang between your knees. Squeeze your butt and stand up extending the melon straight up over your head.
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Lower yourself and the melon back to your squatting position and repeat 12-15 times or for about 30 seconds.
And don't forget to breathe -- which is a great tip in your every day life too!