Health and Wellness Tips for Your 20s - Mehmet Oz
You're at your physical peak, and making smart choices in this decade will lay a foundation of good health for the rest of your life.
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
Illustration: Joel Holland
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Breaking a sweat is another good way to ensure that your frame stays strong. Weight-bearing and strength-training exercises exert force on your bones, which in turn actually stimulates new growth. Aim for three weekly 30-minute sessions with movements like these, suggested by my personal trainer, Donovan Green: Do the following exercises for 30 seconds each, shifting to the next one in the sequence without resting. Repeat the circuit two to six times (pause for 90 seconds between each), depending on your fitness level. 1. Squat Jacks Perform jumping jacks in a squat position. 2. Knee Tucks with Push-Ups Position yourself in the "up" phase of a push-up, then hop both knees forward toward your chest. Jump your legs back to your original stance and do a push-up. Repeat. 3. Jump Squats Return to a squat pose and leap as high as you can, landing with your knees bent. Repeat. |
