It is time to work IN instead of working OUT!

It turns out that gyms and fitness classes are a luxury, not a necessity, and people all over the world are getting creative with makeshift gym equipment, home workouts as well as discovering the endless amount of fitness professionals on YouTube offering free workout classes and routines. In these stressful times, a hard physical workout in the confines of your own home is exactly what you need! Here are a few ideas to get you started…

1. A workout routine designed specifically for someone who has no gym equipment but has 20 minutes to spare to get physical! All you need is some floor space and a little bit of motivation.

Szat Strength Youtube workout demonstration:

20 minute FULL BODY at home workout (no equipment needed) Corona Virus Solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5yqSUSeXY

2. Let’s face it, there are lots of things going into the microwave if you’re a student, and during quarantine and self-isolation…The microwave is probably getting a better workout than you are. Why not turn that time into a commitment to work out for the duration the microwave is cooking your food. Here’s an idea for a workout if you had to put a meal in the microwave for 3 minutes. Start the routine when the microwave starts…

3:00-2:30 – Push-ups (Try to do at least 10, but if you are a pro, try to get to 20)

2:30-2:00 seconds – Sit-ups (Try not to move in a steadily and without a violent jolt, tense your core and keep your body symmetrical)

2:00-1:30 – Squats (Spread your feet a shoulder width a part, keep your balance and squat so that you feel it in your butt, if it feels uncomfortable open your stance and turn your feet to face outwards and try again)

1:30-1:00 – Star Jumps (Start with your feet together and your arms by your side, then jump to make the shape of a star)

1:00-0:30 – Push-ups AGAIN!

0:30-0:00 – Your choice

3. Every object on the planet has weight…And that means that you can use objects around your home as a weight just like at the gym! Sounds straight forward? That is because it is. They might not be shaped in a way that you are used to at your local YMCA or F1 facility, however they can be just as effective for getting a good work out. The key here is to find objects that aren’t too valuable, have their weight distributed evenly and aren’t too heavy. Here is a list of common household items that make great weights for creative workout routines.

• Full cans of paint
• A Bag of rice
• A sack of potatoes
• 2L bottles of soft drink
• An Encyclopedia