Study after study shows that exercise is linked to improved wellness. Even if you’re the busiest nurse in the world, you should still find time to fit in at least 10 minutes a day. Studies have shown even 10 minutes of exercise has real physical and emotional health benefits.
Set a step watch and perform the following exercises for 30 seconds:
- Dumbbell Lifts – Make sure to hold your elbows tightly against your body and as still as possible to avoid joint damage.
- Squats – Keep your back straight, but not erect, as you bend slowly lower yourself to the ground. Squeeze your glutes to avoid back strain.
- Forward Bend – Bend forward and try to touch your toes. Keep your back as straight as possible. Hold for 20 seconds, before carefully standing back up.
- Wall Pushups – Stand arm lengths away from a wall and put your hands directly across from you. Slowly lower yourself towards the wall by bending your elbows. Don’t speed through this exercise: slowness helps avoid cheating with momentum.
- Sprint – You can either sprint across a field or run very quickly in place. Breathe slowly as you run to keep the exercise aerobic, not anaerobic.
- Rest – Don’t sit down during your break. This will relax your muscles too much. Take a drink of water or gently stretch, if you like.
That’s three minutes of exercise. It works your muscles, your flexibility, and improves your cardio. Repeat this routine three times and then walk in place for a minute to finish your exercise routine.
If you like, you can change your reps up by adding new exercises. For example, you could integrate different types of arm lifts or even yoga poses. Just make sure you keep the intensity consistent throughout the whole routine to see maximum results.
Teri
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