walking momDirector of the Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center in Dallas, Phil Tyne is of the view that ten minutes exercise of alternating cardiovascular one day and strength training the next can make a ‘busy mother’ fit.



The exercises are:

1. Cardiovascular Routine- it includes a brisk walk for ten minutes.

2. Strength Training Routine- choose 10 exercises to work the major muscle groups, and do each until fatigued. In most cases, this will take less than one minute. If the muscle is not fatigued after one minute, add more resistance. They are:

1. Chest-Push-ups

2. Upper back-Upright row with dumbbells

3. Back-Latissimus dorsi pulldowns with a stretch band

4. Lower back-Back extensions

5. Arms-Overhead press with dumbbells

6. Arms-Bicep curls with dumbbells

7. Arms-Triceps kickbacks with dumbbells

8. Legs-Squats with dumbbells or bands

9. Legs-Heel raises

10.Abdominals-Abdominal curls



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