Depending on which state you’re in, your gym is probably closed right now due to social distancing regulations for COVID-19. Regardless of the circumstances, exercise is still key to keeping our bodies and minds healthy during this time. If the weather is preventing you from going outside for a jog or if you’re looking to change up your workout, try this fun circuit training routine that we’ve been doing at home. The best part? You can modify it however you like!
| Category | Exercise | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Warm Up | Jumping jacks | 30 |
| Run around house | 15x’s | |
| Jog-in-place | 1 min | |
| High knees | 10 each side | |
| Core | Crunches | 20 |
| Slide crunch | 20 | |
| Plank | 30 sec | |
| Superman stretch | 20 sec | |
| V-sit stretch | 30 sec | |
| Superman stretch | 20 sec | |
| Glutes & Legs | Squats | 15 |
| Weighted squats | 10 | |
| Weighted wide squats | 10 | |
| Frog jumping squats | 10 | |
| Bridges | 20 | |
| Arms | Bicep curls | 15 |
| One-arm tricep curls | 15 each arm | |
| Wide curls | 15 | |
| Dumbbell row | 15 each arm | |
| Cool-Down | Slow jog-in-place | 1 min |
| Walk around house | 5x’s | |
| Light yoga stretches | 2 min | |
| Child’s pose | 30 sec |
If you don’t have dumbbells, modify some of these workouts by doing push-ups or row your arms while doing a superman stretch. We’ve been swapping out or adding in variations to ensure we stay engaged every time.
Weight-training exercises are so easy since all you need is yourself, but you can make them more fun by doing them with your significant other, roommate, or kids. Stay healthy and safe, everyone!
