Working out at home has been never been in such demand! For most of us, while commuting has paused completely, daily exercise is still deemed essential both for physical and mental wellbeing. However, how do you find the right activity for you while keeping it fresh?
Well, firstly choose an activity you enjoy, then consider what it is you want to achieve. Is it strength, flexibility, cardio fitness or maybe keeping your waistline in check? Finally, see how much time you can carve out to exercise during your day.
Here are some quick and easy routines to keep you active during the latest lockdown.
Bodyweight
Warm-up
Squats 90 seconds
Press-ups 90 seconds
Reverse lunges 90 seconds
Tricep dips 90 seconds
Repeat the circuit a 2nd time with 60 seconds per exercise and then a 3rd time with 30 seconds per exercise. Take a 3 – 5 minutes break between each circuit and remember to end with a cool down and stretch.
Free weights
Hand weights help to improve muscular strength and endurance and be used for both upper and lower body
Warm-up
Dumbell step-ups 30 seconds
Bent over row 30 seconds
Bicep curls 30 seconds
Squats 30 seconds
Lateral raises 30 seconds
Three circuits with a three-minute break between each circuit and finish with a cool down and stretching.
Kettlebell
A kettlebell workout will improve your cardio fitness and strengthen your hips, glutes (your butt!) and hamstrings.
Warm-up
Two-handed swing – 60 seconds
Reverse lunch – 30 seconds each side
Squat and press – 30 seconds each side
Two-handed swing – 60 seconds
Aim for two to three circuits depending on your fitness level with a two-minute break between each circuit and end with a cool down and stretching.
HIIT
HIIT training can burn a lot of calories in a relatively short period of time.
Warm-up
Burpees 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Plank 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Butt kicks 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Push-ups 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Star jumps 40 seconds, rest 20 seconds
Complete a minimum of three circuits and no matter how tired you are, always finished with a cool down and stretch.
The important thing with exercise is to do whatever works for you – if you choose an activity you think you should do rather than you want to do the likelihood is you won’t be doing it for long.
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