With the holidays right around the corner, the weather dropping and getting out of work when it’s dark…it might make going to the gym a little harder. You are not alone because most people are in holiday-mode already and since there are so many temptations at holiday parties and events, who needs working out until after the New Year, right? Not exactly, there are plenty of workouts that you can do at home and some that don’t even require running.
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Reverse Lunges
Start by taking a big step back with your left foot. Bend both knees to lower into a lunge, making sure your right knee is above your ankle and that it doesn’t go too far beyond you toes. Drive off the ball of your right big toe to get back up. Repeat, do 10 reps.
Squats with Arms Up
Stand with your feet hip width apart and put your arms over your head. Bend your knees and shift your weight back like if you were sitting on a chair. Make sure you pull your should blades down and back. Hold for a couple of seconds then use your glutes to stand back up. Do ten reps.
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Planks
Come to a plank position as if you were going to do a push-up. Hold your body weight up with your hands faced down and lift your body with your toes. To make it more challenging, grab one of your hands and touch your shoulder. Alternate arms and repeat 10 times.
Mountain Climb
Come to a straight-arm plank position with your hands directly below your shoulders so that your body forms a straight line from your neck to your ankles. Then lift you right foot and bring your right knee up to the center of your body. Do this as many times as you can for 1 minute.
If you need more guidance, check out this 32 minute home cardio workout:
