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Personal trainer Peter Maciver works with a catalogue of celebrity clients, with Rochelle and Marvin Humes, Dua Lipa, Reggie Yates and Kimberley Walsh among his fans.
And now, through his online coaching business PMAC Fitness (@pmacfitness), he’s bringing his A-List knowledge to the masses.
For those who are short on time, Maciver has provided HuffPost UK with a fast five-minute workout that works just as well in your average living room than it does backstage.
“This EMOM workout (every minute on the minute) is a mixture of power and strength that is perfect for toning the full body,” he explains. “It’s a bodyweight workout that will elevate your heart rate, test your core stability and endurance.
“Complete the specified number of reps within the minute – the quicker you
get them done the more rest time you have until the next minute starts.”
Minute 1: 20 squat jumps
Minute 2: 20 plank walkouts
Minute 3: 24 mountain climbers (12 per knee)
Minute 4: 20 push ups
Minute 5: 24 reverse lunges (12 each side)
Squat down, push your weight back into heels and squeeze your glutes
Drive through your legs as you launch up pushing your toes off the ground into a jump
Land softly and go into your next squat, repeating this movement.
From plank position, walk your hands backwards towards your feet and into standing
Repeat this up and down walkout movement.
Drive your left knee towards your left hand, then swiftly drive your right knee towards your right hand
Complete this swift movement for the desired amount of reps.
Lower your body, keeping your elbows tucked in, so your chest nearly touches the floor
Pause at the bottom and then push yourself back up. Repeat this movement.
From lunge position push back into starting position and then complete the move on the right side.
Repeat on each leg for the desired amount of reps.
Move celebrates exercise in all its forms, with accessible features encouraging you to add movement into your day – because it’s not just good for the body, but the mind, too. We get it: workouts can be a bit of a slog, but there are ways you can move more without dreading it. Whether you love hikes, bike rides, YouTube workouts or hula hoop routines, exercise should be something to enjoy.
Life Editor at HuffPost UK
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