Coming from an avid gym goer, I know how difficult it can be to make it to the gym when the cold weather hits. However, getting to the gym or simply doing workouts at home can boost your mood! Whether you’re new to the world of fitness or simply wanting more ways to exercise, I’ve included some workouts for you to try anywhere.
I’ve created a few HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts that I personally use a few times a week for you to use either at the rec or at home! For HIIT exercises, they’re usually 20-30 seconds of maximum effort followed by 15-20 seconds of recovery. I use a timer app called Intervals to complete my workouts.
If you’re unsure of how to perform any of the exercises below, Spotebi is a great website that demonstrates each move, check it out here.
Perform each set 3 times – 30 seconds work – 20 seconds rest – 1 minute rest between completed set
– Burpees
– Sit-ups
– Kettlebell swings
– Plank
– Medicine ball slams
– Jumping jacks
REST 1 minute
– High knees
– Inchworms
– Bicycles
– Bodyweight squats
– Jump rope
– Wall sit
If you’re looking at the above workout thinking there’s no way in hell that’s happening, girl, I feel you.
Here’s an interval exercise on the lighter side:
Perform each set 3 times – 30 seconds work – 20 seconds rest – 1 minute rest between completed set
Jumping jacks
Donkey kicks left leg
Donkey kicks right leg
Bodyweight squats
Sit-ups
REST 1 minute
Jump rope
Russian twists
Leg raises
Knee push-ups
Jump squats
If you can find any time to give one of these workouts a try, go for it! I know working out isn’t easy but your mind and body will thank you.