It’s no secret that all of us have been in a bind with our physical health for the past few months.
Getting to the gym and eating healthy was already tough but we made it happen. We tried to make smarter decisions with our food. We got the gym a few times a week. It’s wasn’t easy, but we were doing it.
Then came the Corona Virus.
And all Hell broke loose.
We were no longer able to make the drive to the gym to do what we needed to do.
We could no longer get out of the house and away from all the snacks (or kids).
We could no longer buy the healthy food we loved because the shelves were empty.
It was infuriating. I felt your pain.
I would be lying if I told you that I was the pinnacle of health during this time. One morning I found myself with an EMPTY family-sized bag of Reese's. Yeah, I said morning. I also opened that bag that morning.
Not good.
Trying to switch from lifting weights and using a treadmill to doing home workouts and running outside was a nightmare for me. I don’t like change and this was a lot of change. Since then, I’ve grown a little and learned the value of doing something physically challenging while stuck at home. Honestly, it helped my headspace and attitude more than anything else.
If you are currently stuck in a place of frustration and don’t know what kind of workout to do, I want to share a home workout that will take about 20 minutes to complete. It’s not going to get you jacked, but it will keep you healthier than doing nothing. Honestly, you will feel better too.
Beginner At-Home Workout
Time Needed: 20 minutes
Step 1 - Warm Up
Run in Place | 2-3minutes
Jumping Jacks | 25 repetitions
Bodyweight Squats | 20 repetitions
Lunges | 5 repetitions each leg
Pushups | 10 repetitions
Crunches | 10 repetitions
Step 2 - Circuit Workout
(Complete 2 rounds with a 2-minute break in between)
Bodyweight Squats | 20 repetitions
Pushups | 10 repetitions
Standing Lunges | 10 repetitions each leg
Single Arm Row | 10 repetitions each arm (Add weight with items around the house, like a milk jug)
Crunches | 15 repetitions
Jumping Jacks | 30 repetitions
Step 3 - Cool Down and Stretch
Ab Stretch | 20 seconds
Cat and Cow | 20 seconds
Hip Flexor Stretch | 20 seconds
Lower Back Stretch | 20 seconds
Quad Stretch | 20 seconds
Shoulder Stretch | 20 seconds
If you do this and it gets too easy, add another round or two. If you want to do this with a friend, you can race and see who can complete three rounds the fastest.
It’s okay to have fun while doing this. You deserve that.
