As the world adjusts to life during the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are spending much more time at home than we usually would. Whatever routines we may have had just a few short months ago have had to adapt and change. And current social distancing regulations means that we have to adjust our fitness routine as well.
The good news is that there are plenty of exercises you can complete in the comfort of your own home, right now—no fancy equipment required. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of your at-home workout.
Start with Bodyweight Exercises
Burpees: Like a squat and push-up combined, the burpee is a full-body exercise in one move.
Mountain climbers: This exercise takes a plank to the next level, engaging your full body with both strength and cardio.
Squats: This exercise targets your lower body, primarily your glutes and thighs, but it can also engage your core and help your overall mobility.
Lunges: This exercise is another great way to work on your lower body as well as your balance. It can also be combined with weights for an upper-body workout at the same time.
Try incorporating a few of these exercises into your routine. Some experts recommend choosing about five exercises, doing each one for a minute, and then repeating that set of exercises three to five times. When it comes to working out, one of the hardest parts is simply getting started. And in a time of unusual stress and uncertainty like now, it can be especially difficult to find the motivation for—well—anything.
If you’re having trouble getting into an at-home exercise routine, you are not alone. Here are a few tips to help you conquer that mental block:
Just do a few minutes. If you can’t seem to summon the motivation to do a full workout, try just doing some exercise for a few minutes, with the permission to quit after that. It can be a lot easier to get started when you know that all you’re signing up for is a couple of quick and easy squats—and much of the time, you’ll find that once you’ve gotten yourself started, you will suddenly find the motivation to continue longer than you expected. (But if you find yourself tapping out after those first few minutes—hey, that’s okay. The important thing is that you stayed in the routine, and you can try again tomorrow.)
Celebrate your progress. It’s okay to start small—the most important thing is that you got started. Don’t worry about how many sets you can do relative to anyone else. Instead, focus on how many push-ups, squats, or burpees you can do today, and then see if you can best that number by just one tomorrow. In time, you’ll be amazed by how far you come. Each step is worthy of celebrating!
Try virtual classes at WFCC
Online exercise classes are changing the way we think about fitness. Instead of being lethargic, you can log on and get fit just by being home. Why attend Online Classes:
• You get professional advice
• It’s more flexible
• Communication is easy
• You get attention & motivation
• It’s affordable
• Achieve great results
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