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This article originally appeared on Motto.com.
Don’t you hate once the weather gets really gross out, and also you can’t really imagine needing to gather your gear, gas up the car and drive in slippery traffic to the fitness studio? It can be really challenging, to say the least. Listed here are my go-to fitness guidelines to help you fight putting on weight and maintain your muscle tone – even when you can’t get to the gym.
First things first: Ensure that you stock your refrigerator with appropriate food choices before any stretch of bad weather. If you do not, you’re more prone to order greasy delivery (hello, pizza) or turn to chips or other processed snacks you most likely have available. Load your fridge filled with fruits and vegetables, and snack healthy during storms.
Next: Plan ahead by dusting off your old in-home gym mats, weights and any other artists or balls you haven’t utilized in awhile. You’ll be more motivated for their services if they’re neat and all set to go. I’ve got a drawer at home with 3 lb. weights, stretch bands and my old Shawn T workout DVDs – all of which can be found on Amazon for $20 or less.
Finally: Commit to an at-home workout. My philosophy is that all of us have at least 10 minutes to spare, so no excuses. I will share my personal home sweat circuit, which you can repeat depending on how enough time you have. Should you follow this workout each day – and then make healthy eating choices – you ought to be effective in keeping up your fitness without leaving your house.
Always consult a physician before beginning any new exercise routine, and know your limitations. Never do anything whatsoever that compromises your safety.
Grab your equipment: a mat, some light-weight dumbbells (soup cans also work!) along with a music player.
Select 3 or 4 high-energy songs that will get you going – I like “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Find a Way” by Bell Biv DeVoe and “Pets” by Deadmau5 – striking play.
Warm track of lunges.
Pump out as numerous quick-paced push-ups as possible. If you need to drop the knees, get it done! Whenever you tire and start to lose your form, flip on your back.
Start on your sit-ups, and be sure to keep your shoulders off the floor. You don’t have to come completely up, just be sure you are feeling it inside your core – not your neck or back.
Hold the weights (or cans) and prepare hand strikes. Punch left, punch right, uppercut left, uppercut right, punch overhead left, punch overhead right – and repeat through the whole song. Keep your abs engaged and reach your arms long with every punch. Don’t allow your house environment distract you – focus on the reason you’re doing this. Repeat the circuit two, three or even 4 times, based on your level of fitness and available time. Enjoy it!
Stacey Griffith is really a senior master instructor at SoulCycle and the author from the upcoming book Two Turns From Zero. Stacey’s motivational coaching style combines a love for dance, athleticism and mind-blowing music – all set to the beat of her voice. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
