7 Fun Full Body Exercises for a Perfect Routine

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7 Fun Full Body Exercises for a Perfect Routine
By Aprille • Nov 24, 2010 MD

If you haven’t tried fun full body exercises before, you are in for a treat as you discover how to effectively shape and strengthen your entire physique. The more muscle groups you engage simultaneously, the more calories you burn in the process, which also helps improve your overall posture and bone alignment. Very few routines give you such a beautiful, balanced form like a workout built on moving every single muscle. To reach your desired fitness goals, these movements must be executed slowly and carefully at least three times a week.

Before you begin, keep these quick tips in mind:

  • Focus on your form over speed.
  • Breathe steadily during each repetition.
  • Stay hydrated throughout your routine.

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7. Lunges

Woman doing lunges

Spread your feet as wide as your shoulders, and bring your palms together at chest height to maintain balance. Lower your body down and hold this position for one full second before pushing yourself back up to the starting stance. Repeat this progressively, aiming for five to ten times per leg. It is incredibly important to keep your back perfectly straight to avoid any unnecessary strain on your lower spine.

6. Push Ups

Woman doing push ups

Lay down flat on your stomach, then place your palms on the ground slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, getting on your knees with your legs crossed and hands firmly planted. Lower your chest until it is near the floor, and then powerfully push yourself back up. Repeat this motion twelve times for a solid upper-body workout that pairs perfectly with your lower body movements.

5. Knee Exercise

Woman doing knee exercises

With your hands securely on your hips, take a step forward and flex both of your knees until your back knee gently touches the ground. Lift your heel and then return smoothly to your initial position. Repeat this five or six times, eventually working your way up to two full sets of twelve repetitions. You will naturally reach this level of performance in about two months of consistent practice.

4. Barbel Exercise

Woman doing barbell exercises

Holding a three-kilogram barbell or dumbbell in each hand, slightly bend your knees and lean your torso forward. With your palms facing your body, execute lifting movements by pulling the weights upward toward your chest, and then slowly lower your arms back down. You should aim to complete two sets of these exercises to effectively target your back and arms.

What you choose to wear while working out can have a significant impact on your comfort and performance. One essential item is the sports bra. Lack of proper support can lead to discomfort and muscle tissue damage. Choosing a good sports bra can help prevent these problems and ensure a great workout!

3. Weights

Woman lifting weights

Take a three-kilogram weight in each hand and stand straight with your legs slightly apart for a stable base. Keeping your elbows tucked closely to the sides of your body, raise your forearms smoothly to curl the weights up. Perform this movement twelve times to build strength in your arms. This will set you up well for easy arm exercises in the future.

2. Situps

Woman doing situps

Lay flat on your back with your arms resting comfortably along your body, then flex your feet and pull your knees up toward your chin. Stretch one foot out at a forty-five-degree angle and then bring it back to its initial state, repeating the procedure with your other leg so it mimics the steady movement of a piston. Complete fifteen smooth moves like this to really engage your midsection and prepare for the final core routine.

1. Stomach Crunches

Woman doing stomach crunches

Stay on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor at thigh level. Lower your chin slightly toward your chest, and stretch your arms forward toward your knees as you raise your upper back so it no longer touches the floor. It would be best to perform this motion twenty times. If you don’t succeed on your very first try, take it slowly and then gradually increase your speed as you gain strength.

| Exercise Type | Repetitions | Focus Area | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Lunges & Knee Exercises | 5-10 reps per leg | Lower Body | | Push Ups & Weights | 12 reps | Upper Body | | Situps & Crunches | 15-20 reps | Core |

Only those who consume more calories than they ingest can truly lose weight, and the fun full body exercises presented here are great for reaching a strong, healthy physique. The more we build strength in our muscle mass, the more efficiently we burn fat, and this type of consistent body work simply requires dedication and persistence. Are you up to the challenge? It really is a lot of fun once you get started.

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  • Al

    2010-11-30T22:31:46.000Z

    how are these fun? I thought I was going to see something other than the standard moves, like a game or a hilarious dance or something. snoozeville.
  • Melanie

    2010-11-30T06:47:26.000Z

    I understand them. These are common exercises that we all should know. I actually like how she listed which muscle the exercise works out in the subtitle - so we know how to get the perfect body and which muscles it is working. Maybe she should put the common name for it, then the muscle it works out. Either way, looks good to me and I will certainly use this! ~Melanie
  • lara

    2010-11-25T01:12:24.000Z

    ummmm number 2 is a push up...
  • Crystal

    2010-11-24T18:15:14.000Z

    Huh? Some of these were hard to understand.
  • Sheila

    2010-12-01T09:25:00.000Z

    Hi ladies, After reading the comments, we have edited the post and put in the original names of the exercise so that it's easier to understand.... Thanks for the feedback! :)
  • lolly

    2010-11-30T14:14:17.000Z

    i agree on how u should just used the simple names then go into detail about it
  • Whit

    2010-11-25T06:52:41.000Z

    These were hard to understand. This could have been so much simpler and user friendly if you would have just used the actual names for these things i.e. the pushup or the lunge, and then included an example.
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