Halle Berry [1] knows a thing or two about being busy, but a jam-packed schedule isn't going to stop her from working out. For her "Fitness Friday" post, Halle shared a 15-minute, full-body circuit that "can be squeezed into nearly every schedule," she said in her Instagram caption.
Halle never lets us down when it comes to her workouts, and we're definitely ready to give this one a shot. It's a combination of strength and cardio, and all you need are two dumbbells to do it. "I'm not kidding when I say it will kick your butt," she playfully warned. If this sounds exactly like what you need on a busy day, keep reading.
Halle Berry [3]'s 15-Minute Strength and Cardio Circuit
- Single-dumbbell front squat: one minute
- Double-dumbbell skier swing: one minute
- Single-dumbbell squat and press: one minute
- Kneeling curl, press, and overhead triceps extension: one minute
- Plyo push-up: one minute
- Single-dumbbell row: one minute
Single-Dumbbell Front Squat
Begin your workout with one 10- to 30-pound dumbbell and perform front squats for one minute. Here's how to do a front squat [5].
Double-Dumbbell Skier Swing
Grab two 10- to 30-pound dumbbells, and perform double-dumbbell skier swings for one minute. Here's how to do a dumbbell skier swing [6]. Alternatively, you can do a kettlebell swing [7] or a dumbbell swing [8].
Single-Dumbbell Squat and Press
Perform a squat, and press for one minute with one 10- to 30-pound dumbbell. This move is great for burning calories and fat! Here's how to do a dumbbell squat and press [9].
Kneeling Curl, Press, and Overhead Triceps Extension
All you need is one 10- to 30-pound dumbbell for the kneeling curl, press, and overhead triceps extension. Here's how to do a dumbbell curl and press [10] and triceps extension [11].
Plyo Push-Up and Single-Dumbbell Row
Finish off your workout with one minute of plyo push-ups (or a modified push-up [12]) followed by one minute of a single-dumbbell row. Here's how to do a plyo push-up [13] and a single-dumbbell row [14].