ActiveWorkoutsForget running – fire up your metabolism and strengthen your lower body with two dumbbells and this 6-move workoutThis workout will ramp up your heart rate and accelerate your metabolism in as little as 20 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveWorkoutsForget running – fire up your metabolism and strengthen your lower body with two dumbbells and this 6-move workoutThis workout will ramp up your heart rate and accelerate your metabolism in as little as 20 minutesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
This workout will ramp up your heart rate and accelerate your metabolism in as little as 20 minutes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
Running may crunch the most calories and strengthen our glutes, quads, calves and hamstrings, but it’s not the only way. In fact, this workout does both, but without placing your joints under a ton of stress. What’s better is you’ll have it over and done within 20 minutes (no more than 30) and it’s suitable for doing at home or in the gym. You’ll just need two weights - apair of dumbbellsorkettlebellswill do - and don’t forget to swap your running shoes for a stable pair ofworkout shoes!
For this workout you’re aiming to complete 8-12 reps of the six exercises below (make sure you do this on both sides where applicable, such as the lunges). Rest for 30 to 60 seconds between each exercise then, 90 seconds once you’ve completed one entire round. Try and complete three to four rounds in total then, you’re done! Here are your exercises:
Remember, if you don’t have any weights you can always fill a backpack up with some household items and wear that for some resistance. Looking for similar workouts? Here’s anotherlower body one, but it’s five exercises using just your bodyweight. It’s an Arnold Schwarzenegger workout, so you know it’s going to work you hard. Otherwise, if you need something that takes minimal time that you can blast your way through, checkout thisfour-move, one-weight workout.
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