An intense ,but short , 2 1/2 to 3 minute workout burns an additional 200 calories in the hour following the mini workout.
It does count! Just do it!


http://m.shape.com/v/Fitness/NoequipmentDoanywher2/?KSID=96e9a37366817c78eac3d7c9b4559491

http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/tone-your-entire-body-these-5-moves

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/10/whats-so-important-about-core-strength_n_955931.html?icid=hp_search_art

check back everyday for a mini workout to do during the holidays...stay motivated:)

mini workout of the day 
*from shape magazine

http://m.shape.com/v/Fitness/BeachBodyPilates/?p=0&KSID=42641bfb465824c5c9ea75e2fbc9febc

small workout to do at home between sessions or an extra bonus to keep you motivated , strong and stretched.

1. short spine with band    5-10 reps
2.upright rowing with band 10 reps ***upright spine and squeeze shoulder blades.
3.hundreds with band  100 breaths****legs higher if lower back pain****curl from bottom rib relaxing through neck and shoulders
4.front to back lunges    10 per side***watch form...knee over big toes and advanced by both touching down in center
5.squates with bicep curl and shoulder lifts.  15 reps each***imagine having a chair behind you and tapping your bottom down on the chair each time. upright spine and toes over knees.
6. side plank with band 10 reps per side
7. push ups and planks ....hold plank count of 60 seconds and 10 pushups keeping hips tucked under and back flat
8.abdominals with ball at lower back***15 reps hand extended front and 15 reps with arms extended up next to ears.
9. crunches and criss cross****20 reps each


******repeat this entire sequence 2 more times *****