Who doesn’t want a super-fast metabolism that lasts all day?
There are tons of great benefits to getting a great workout in the morning, but an evening sweat session is just as effective.
There is a common misconception that exercising before going to bed is not good.
Yes, vigorous exercises that will tire you out are bad because they increase your heart rate, activate your brain, and raise your body temperature, making it difficult for you to go to sleep.
But, certain less vigorous exercises will help you unwind. Low-intensity yoga is one such exercise, and it is perfect to practice before going to bed. Some of these moves combat restlessness and insomnia and help you sleep better. Check them out!
4-Minute No-Sweat Workout
How it works: Repeat this sequence twice.
20 seconds of elbow plank
20 seconds of right side plank
20 seconds of left side plank
20 squats
20 alternating lunges
20-second wall sit
2-Minute Yoga Sequence
A few seconds in the plank position with your arms straightened and back rounded, bend your right knee and bring it to the right shoulder. Open your right leg to the right side. Bring the right leg back up to Three-legged Downward Dog. Repeat on the other side. Repeat five times.
Bridge Pose
Lying on your back, bend knees and place both feet flat on the floor at hip-distance apart. Slide your arms out alongside…