Home Workout Ideas

As we get further along into the winter months, many people have turned to at-home workouts. With Covid-19 still present, many can’t go to a gym or workout classes anymore. But your workouts don’t need to suffer! Staying active is not only important for your physical health but also your mental health as well. Here are some workout ideas to keep you on track this winter.

Cardio Alternatives:

Need to get in a quick high-intensity workout at home? Listed below are my favorite cardio alternatives that will have you breaking a sweat.  

• High Knees
• Jumping Jacks
• Burpees
• Mountain Climbers
• Climbing Stairs
• Jump squats

Sam Straus, lead technician demonstrating mountain climbers. 

Body Weight Exercises:

Many exercises can be done with your own body weight and can still be very effective. Here are my staple exercises that I incorporate into my weekly routine.  

• Push-ups
• Sit-ups 
• Planks
• Lunges
• Squats
• Crunches
• Chair dips

Sam Straus, lead technician demonstrating a static lunge.

Exercises With Minimal Equipment:

You don’t need to buy any of this equipment to get a good workout in, but if you have any of these handy at home, these are a great extra challenge to add to your routine.  

• Weights
• Kettlebell
• Resistance bands
• Jump rope
• Medicine ball

Sam Straus, lead technician demonstrating bicep curls.

*There are many online websites that you can watch workout videos for free now if you like to follow guided exercise videos.