Just because we’re all stuck at home doesn’t mean we should skip our workout. Health and fitness coach Helle Hammonds has three super effective 30-minute workouts for you to try.
With the UK on lockdown due to the coronavirus, we can’t leave the house more than once a day for exercise, and we could even get fined if we do. So, it’s time for some home workouts that really get our hearts racing and leave us a bit sore the next day.
Ready for a challenge? The Healthista 30-day home workout challenge is here, with sweat-inducing workouts designed by Helle Hammonds. Helle is known for her motivational skills and expert sculpting techniques. Try these three workouts over the next few days and share your progress with us on Instagram @HealthistaTV.
Routine 1:
Warm-up:
1. Shoulder rolls
2. Bodyweight squats
3. Curtsy lunges
4. Backward lunges
5. Bodyweight squats
6. Curtsy lunges again
Workout:
1. Sumo squat (for an advanced option, lift your heels)
2. Backward lunge kick (one side)
3. Backward lunge (other side)
4. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Repeat the sequence three times.
Next Set:
1. Narrow-legged jump squat x2 to wide-legged jump squat x2 (beginner option: no jumping)
2. Split lunge (one side; advanced option: raise heels)
3. Split lunge (other side; advanced option: raise heels)
4. Narrow ski jump
Repeat the sequence three times.
Next Set:
1. Backward lunge to one knee-raising jump (one side; beginner option: just the backward lunge)
2. Backward lunge to one knee-raising jump (other side; beginner option: just the backward lunge)
3. Bodyweight squat with two pulses
4. Hip thrust (advanced option: raise heels)
Last Set:
1. Split lunge switch (5 reps each side)
2. Jump squat (10 reps; beginner option: no jumping)
3. Burpee (10 reps; beginner option: half burpee)
Routine 2:
Warm-up:
1. Straight leg walkout
2. Straight leg walkout with a jump
3. Star jumps
4. Backward lunge and kick
5. Repeat the whole thing once more
Workout:
1. Tabletop hand to foot reach and tap
2. Tabletop leg kicks
3. Crunches
4. V-sit hold
5. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Repeat the sequence three times.
Next Set:
1. High pike plank with hip tilts
2. Plank
3. High plank side mountain climbers
Repeat the sequence three times.
Next Set:
1. Walkout narrow – jump squat x2
2. Lying down straight leg raises
3. Wide leg jump squats
Repeat the sequence three times.
Final Set:
1. Skaters for 20 seconds
2. High knees for 20 seconds
3. Rest for 20 seconds
Repeat the entire sequence three times.
Try these workouts and stay fit while staying safe indoors!