10-Minute, 7-Exercise Routine to Start Training Without Equipment

Personal trainer Rubén Jiménez suggests a series of basic and adaptable movements for those seeking consistency and avoiding quick abandonment.

A person performing a bodyweight strength exercise in a home environment, focusing on the movement.
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A person performing a bodyweight strength exercise in a home environment, focusing on the movement.

Personal trainer Rubén Jiménez, CEO of RJ Centro, has designed a seven-exercise routine requiring no equipment to help beginners establish a training habit after the Christmas holidays.

The classic New Year's resolution to "get in shape" often fails because initial plans are too demanding or difficult to follow. Therefore, Rubén Jiménez's proposal focuses on building consistency before obsession, using a simple and easily adaptable routine.
The series begins with activation exercises like Jumping Jacks, followed by comprehensive movements for the lower body. The Deep Squat (Air Squat) is key for those who spend hours sitting, while Alternating Lunges help gain strength, balance, and coordination by working one leg at a time.
To strengthen the upper body and core, Push-ups are included, an exercise adaptable to any level. Next, the Plank with Shoulder Tap reinforces stability and anti-rotational control, making it crucial to keep the hips steady.
The routine concludes with two high-intensity dynamic exercises. Mountain Climbers quickly raise the heart rate and combine core work with cardiovascular endurance. Finally, Burpees are the "all-in-one" exercise combining strength, cardio, and coordination, always prioritizing control over speed.