Travel + busy schedules + life happens. So sometimes you need a quick + dirty workout you can do in the comfort of your own home. The good news is: you can get a KILLER full body workout without any equipment at all. And HIIT + Circuit Training make it so much more fun!
AT HOME FULL BODY WORKOUT
So here is your AT HOME FULL BODY WORKOUT workout of the week with video instructions. Keep this one around for those busy days to get a quick sweat in. :)
CIRCUIT 1
20 Alternating Lunges
10 Squat-Reverse Lunge (count on the squat)
1:00 Jumping Jacks
CIRCUIT 2
20 Plank In-Out-T
10 Plank Up-Down
1:00 Plank Jacks
CIRCUIT 3
20 Prisoner Squat-Twist
10 Squat-Front Kick
1:00 Wide-Narrow Squat Jumps
CIRCUIT 4
20 Push Up-T-Knee to Elbow
10 Push Up-Push Back
1:00 Power Push Ups
CIRCUIT 5
20 Donkey Kick-Side to Side
10 R Inner Thigh Lift
10 L Inner Thigh Lift
1:00 Russian Kicks
Do each circuit 2X through before moving onto the next circuit!
VIDEOS
Alternating Lunges
Focus on your core to keep balance here. Try to hit a 90 degree angle with both legs.
Modification Options:
1. Go to 45 degrees
2. Lunge one side at a time
Squat-Reverse Lunge
Maintain strong core to maintain balance here (so you don't tip like I did in the first rep :)). Keep your knees behind your toes in all 3 positions.
Modification Options:
1. Squat only
Jumping Jacks
Have fun with it :)
Modification Options:
1. Step instead of jump
Plank In-Out-T
Keep core super tight for stabilization throughout this entire exercise.
Modification Options:
1. Step instead of hop
2. Drop your bottom knee down in your side plank
Plank Up Down
Keep core tight and try not to let your lower body move.
Modification Options:
1. Drop your knees into tabletop position
2. Hold plank
Plank Jacks
Keep core tight and do not let anything move besides your feet.
Modification Options:
1. Step Out instead of jump
Prisoner Squat-Twist
Sit back into your squat. Focus on your core in the twist. Keep it slow and controlled.
Squat-Front Kick
Sit back into your squat and keep knees behind your toe. Use your core to kick your legs forward.
Wide-Narrow Squat Jumps
Stay light on your feet and keep core tight to maintain squat forms.
Modification Options:
1. Remove jumps and change to steps
2. Perform only squat
Push Up-T-Knee to Elbow
Take this slow and controlled and maintain correct form in every motion.
Modification Options:
1. Push up on knees or in table top position
2. Side plank with bottom knee on the ground
Push Up-Push Back
Focus on keeping your core tight and controlled movement.
Modification Options:
1. Knees or table top position
Power Push Ups
Focus on keeping your core tight and making your whole body tight before pushing up into your push up.
Modification Options:
1. Knees or table top position
Donkey Kick Side to Side
Keep your core tight and distribute your weight evenly on both sides. Slow and controlled movements here.
Inner Thigh Lift
Keep toe flexed here to engage all of your leg muscles. Use your inner thigh to pull up your leg.
Russian Kicks
Keep core tight throughout the entire exercise and make each jump deliberate.
Modification Options:
1. Remove the jumps
2. Drop to the ground and kick your feet straight out
Go get your move on and feel strong + confident, no matter what! :)