Check out these workouts to help with detoxing

Detoxing isn’t just about food – master this metabolic workout to speed up your cleanse, says Amanda Khouv.

Check out these workouts to help with detoxing

So, you’ve got your greens, herbal teas and juicer lined up on your kitchen counter and you’re determined to detox.

Fantastic! But there’s just one thing you’re missing – the perfect workout to complement your cleanse. This workout will rev your metabolism and get you in top shape.

KIT YOU’LL NEED

* 2 x dumbbells

* Kettlebell

* Stability ball

HOW TO DO IT

Perform the allotted reps of each move without rest in a circuit- style format. Once one set of each move is complete, rest for 30-45 seconds and return to the start for the next circuit. Make sure you use the heaviest weights you can manage.

Beginner: 3 x 12 reps

Intermediate: 4 x 12 reps

Advanced: 4 x 15 reps

KETTLEBELL SNATCH

Areas trained: BOTTOM, THIGHS, BACK

Technique: Holding a kettlebell in one hand, bend at your hips and knees to squat down, taking the kettlebell between your legs.

Explosively extend your body and drive the kettlebell toward the ceiling, keeping it close to your body throughout. Squat back down to repeat.

SAFETY TIP: Keep your chest up and shoulders back.

SPLIT SQUAT

Areas trained: LEGS, BOTTOM, CORE

Technique: Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with one foot a large step in front of the other.

Bend both knees to 90 degrees, lowering your body until the back knee is near to the floor.

Push back to the start and repeat.

Perform reps on one side, then the other to complete a full set.

SAFETY TIP: Make sure both legs can bend to 90 degrees.

PLANK EXTENSION

Areas trained: CORE, STOMACH

Technique: Start in plank position with your forearms resting on a stability ball.

Nudge the ball out as far as is comfortable then immediately return to the start. Repeat in a rapid, fluid motion.

SAFETY TIP: Keep your core tight and hips in line with your body

STABILITY BALL CURL

Technique: Lie with your feet on a stability ball with your legs straight and arms on the floor.

Lift your hips up toward the ceiling.

Bend your legs to pull the stability ball toward you.

Reverse the move and repeat.

SAFETY TIP: Relax your neck to avoid straining

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