Exercising every major muscle group in your body sounds like a hefty undertaking, but what if we told you it was possible in just 10 minutes? This workout does just that using exclusively low-impact movements, making it a top option for beginners or those returning to training after injury.
There's no need for any expensive equipment either, though one of the best yoga mats is always handy to keep your forearms cushioned from hard floors when performing exercises like the plank.
The session is masterminded by UK-based fitness trainer Joe Wicks, better known by his moniker, The Body Coach. It is made up of just nine exercises and you only have to perform one round of each. Just complete as many repetitions as possible of each movement in 40 seconds, rest for 20 seconds, then move on to the next exercise — it couldn't be more simple.
Watch Wicks' video below for a demonstration on how to perform each movement, with the correct form, then give the workout a go for yourself.
Watch The Body Coach's low impact full-body workout
This workout is an example of a HIIT workout for fat loss, combining short bursts of exercise with minimal rest times to elevate your heart rate and boost your metabolism.
The exercises included are all compound exercises too, meaning they engage several joints and muscle groups at any one time, helping you build strength in these areas. For example, the squat will use your leg muscles such as the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings, while push-ups challenge your chest, triceps, shoulders, and even call your core into action.
If you enjoyed this session and are on the hunt for more low impact activities to help you boost your fitness, look no further than a simple walking workout. Given this is something we rarely consider as exercise, you might be wondering, "Is walking cardio?" or "Can you lose weight by walking?". The answer to both questions is a resounding yes; regular walking has many health benefits including the ability to improve aerobic fitness, positively impact blood pressure and decrease body fat percentage, according to a meta-analysis published in the Preventative Medicine journal.
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