The Two-Minute Body-Weight Workout — 4 to Floor

I don't know about you, but I have too much stuff to do. Like you, I deal with email, Facebook, tweets, work, pets, family and so on every day. Finding time to go to the gym is getting harder and harder.

Well, have no fear. I have assembled for you a workout you can do anywhere called the Two-Minute Workout that only takes, you guessed it, two minutes. This workout will get your blood pumping, increase your energy level, burn some calories and strengthen muscles.  Not a bad way to spend two minutes.

Perform each of the below exercises, in order, for 30 seconds each.

Sky kicks

Sit on the floor with your hands pointed toward your toes. Push up until your arms are straight. This is the starting position. Alternately kick your feet up and down.

Quick video of me doing Sky Kicks

Quad hop

Get on your toes and place your palms on the floor facing each other. Keep your back parallel to the floor. Push up off the floor.

Quick video of me doing Quad Hops

Chest taps

Assume the push-​​up position. Lower your body until your arms are perpendicular to the floor, then explode upward and tap your chest.

Quick video of me doing Chest Taps

Switch backs

Put your hands and one foot on the ground aligned with each other. Put one leg back and bend your knees. Keeping your hands on the ground, jump and switch legs. Each jump equals one rep.

Quick video of me doing Switch Backs

For more body-weight exercises, check out my invention -- Strength Stack 52 fitness cards -- a unique way to transform body-weight exercises into a fun and competitive workout.

This article was authored by Sgt. Michael Volkin, inventor of Strength Stack 52 body-weight exercise cards.

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