How to Turn ‘ The Tortured Poets Department ’ Into an Effective —and Fun—Workout

If you’ve been exercising your vocal cords to Taylor Swift’s album The Tortured Poets Department, it might be time to move on to other body parts—like your arms, legs, and core. We asked three fitness trainers how to turn a handful of Swift’s new tunes into a fun and effective workout. Fortnight Use the opening track on The Tortured Poets Department as a warm-up for the rest of your workout, advises Kelly Borowiec, a certified personal trainer in San Francisco. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Perform 14 reps (to mimic a fortnight) of each exercise. Arm circles: While jogging in place, extend your arms out and perform forward circular motions. Reverse directions halfway.  Sit and reach: Sit back into a squat, then as you stand up, raise one arm up above your head and across the midline of your body. Switch arms after each squat.  Jumping jacks: Start with your feet together and arms at your sides. Jump your feet out to the sides while raising your arms overhead. Return to the starting position. Hamstring curls: Stand straight and lift one heel towards your glutes, bending at the knee. Lower your foot back down and repeat with the other leg.  Knees to chest march: March in place and alternate bringing your knee up towards your chest. Keep your back straight and abs engaged.  Quad stretch: Reach back with one hand to grab your ankle of the same-side foot. Hold your ankle towards your glutes for...
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