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The full-body workout you can do at home
15 March 2020 - by Nicole Meredith
Of course, physical activity is key to your health and well-being. It's not just a matter of keeping your body healthy; when you get moving, you also support your mental health. And in difficult times like these, we could all use a regular rush of endorphins to help us stay positive.
So, we thought we'd share a mini-workout you can do at home. If you have a yoga mat and a thera-band laying around, you can throw them into the mix, but your floor and good old body weight will do the trick just fine. There's a whole bunch of moves built in, so keep the routine feeling fresh and interesting by mixing it up every time!
1. Core
Get warmed up with this set of Pilates moves designed to strengthen your core. Top it off by planking for a minute, taking a 30-second break, and planking for another minute.
2. Arms
Next, pick and choose a few thera-band arm exercises. One day you can focus on your wrists, another, on your biceps, and another, on your triceps. Throw in 3 sets of 8 wall push-ups if you're looking for a challenge.
3. Legs
Lastly, do 3 sets of 8 hamstring bridges, and 3 sets of 8 lunges on each leg (minus the barbell).
We wish you and your family safety and good health during what we know is a difficult time. Please take care of yourselves, follow the precautions outlined by public health authorities, and check ymcagta.org/Alerts for updates on our programs and services.
So, we thought we'd share a mini-workout you can do at home. If you have a yoga mat and a thera-band laying around, you can throw them into the mix, but your floor and good old body weight will do the trick just fine. There's a whole bunch of moves built in, so keep the routine feeling fresh and interesting by mixing it up every time!
1. Core
Get warmed up with this set of Pilates moves designed to strengthen your core. Top it off by planking for a minute, taking a 30-second break, and planking for another minute.
2. Arms
Next, pick and choose a few thera-band arm exercises. One day you can focus on your wrists, another, on your biceps, and another, on your triceps. Throw in 3 sets of 8 wall push-ups if you're looking for a challenge.
3. Legs
Lastly, do 3 sets of 8 hamstring bridges, and 3 sets of 8 lunges on each leg (minus the barbell).
We wish you and your family safety and good health during what we know is a difficult time. Please take care of yourselves, follow the precautions outlined by public health authorities, and check ymcagta.org/Alerts for updates on our programs and services.
