The Perfect 20-Minute Workout Plan
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We asked Sean Kelleher, managing partner of EDGE performance gym in New York City, for his ultimate 20-minute midday workout -- all you need is a set of 5-pound dumbbells, a mat, and 20 minutes to tone all your trouble spots.
Minutes |
The Workout |
| 0:00-2:00 | March in place (or from locker room to weight bench). |
| 2:00-4:00 | Squat (butt, legs): Hold a dumbbell in each hand, arms by sides, and squat. Do 20 reps. Rest for 30 seconds. |
| 4:00-6:00 | Full or modified push-up (arms, chest, core): Do 25 reps. |
| 6:00-8:00 | Alternating lunge (butt, legs): Hold dumbbells, arms by sides, and lunge, alternating legs each time. Do 20 reps on each side. |
| 8:00-9:00 | Jog in place. |
| 9:00-10:00 | Deadlift (back, butt, hamstrings): Hold dumbbells with palms facing thighs, knees slightly bent and back straight. Bend forward from hips. Stand up, pushing through hips. Do 20 reps. |
| 10:00-11:00 | Dumbbell press (shoulders): Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, back straight, dumbbells at shoulders, palms forward. Push arms overhead; lower. Do 15 reps. |
| 11:00-13:00 | Jumping jacks |
| 13:00-14:00 | Bent-over row (shoulders, back): Hold dumbbells, palms facing in. Bend knees slightly and hinge forward from hips, back straight. Pull elbows up to ribs, keeping arms close to sides; lower. Do 20 reps. |
| 14:00-15:00 | Basic crunch (abs): Do 25 reps. |
| 15:00-17:00 | Biceps curl (arms): Rest for 30 seconds, then do 20 curls. |
| 17:00-19:00 | One-arm triceps extension (arms): Extend right arm above head, holding dumbbell. Slowly lower weight behind head, supporting right elbow with left hand. Do 25 reps on each side. |
| 19:00-20:00 | Full or modified push-up (arms, chest, core): Do 15 reps. |








Iam a mother of 5 kids, 34 yrs weight 96 kg,iam much worried about this weight of mine,i never tried this workout,
1/26/2010 04:38:25 AM Report AbuseI'm a stay at home mom with a 3month old and I need to do start working out.
1/24/2010 06:28:38 PM Report AbuseIt sounds good, but 20 mnts of walking or swimming will give effective results than this.
12/5/2009 05:15:28 AM Report AbuseI will try this workout! It sounds very thorough (full-body) and it'll keep me moving when I'm burned out with jogging and my DVD's.
11/29/2009 01:27:04 AM Report Abuseit very good by encourage poeple on fitness keep the good work move
11/4/2009 04:45:53 AM Report Abuse