Need a quick but effective workout?

Summer in Toronto is officially upon us. I don't know about you, but things have been absolutely crazy for me already. I have weddings upon weddings to attend (I have 2 down already!), it seems like there always something to go to, places to be, people to meet up with, bbq's galore, and oh yea....for most of us, we still have jobs to go to.

Usually, the first thing to get pushed to the side is our health. Or, if you are currently exercising, your just not getting the same results you used to, you've hit a wall.

I know it's summer time, and we all get busy. I don't care how busy you are, everyone should be able to exercise at least 3 times per week. If you can't, it's only because you're making excuses for yourself. NO MORE EXCUSES! You cannot neglect your exercises and nutrition. If you're pressed for time, try this workout. It only takes about 30 minutes, it's effective, you can do it at home, and you don't even need any equipment:

Warm-up:

• Jumping Jacks (1 min)
• Knee High Run on the spot (1 min)
• Cross Country Skiiers (1 min)

Workout
- Do each exercise for 20s on, 10s off, as many repetitions as you can. Repeat until you've reached 4 mins.
- Rest for 1 min, and move on to the next station.
- If you don't have weights, you can use a backpack filled with books for added resistance
- If you don't know a certain exercise, you can find it on YouTube

Station 1
1a) Push-ups
1b) Squats

Station 2
2a) Bent-over Row (Use backpack for resistance. Hold the shoulder straps, and pull up towards your body)
2b) Alternating Lunges

Station 3
3a) Step-ups (on stairs/chair)
3b) Dips (on stairs /chair)

Station 4
4a) Mountain Climbers
4b) Scissor Kicks

Station 5
5a) Burpees
5b) Crunches

Station 6
6a) Front Plank
6b) Side Plank

Try it, it's a killer workout. But I know it's summer, and you'd rather be outside, so take the workout outside! That's the great thing with this workout, you can do it anywhere;)