Fitness – Workouts to Do at Home

Whether you don’t want to pay the extortionate fees or you simply cannot find the time, there are lots of reasons in our busy working lives why getting to a gym is easier said than done. But, newsflash, you need to go to a gym to burn fat and build muscle. Check out our simple workouts that you can do in under 10 minutes at home (or at work in your lunch break!) without any equipment. These workouts focus on all areas of the body, from cardio to intense muscle building. Mix and match to keep the workouts interesting and enjoyable.

Glutes, quadriceps, core and cardio – 7 minutes

Star jump squats: Perform repeated star jumps making sure that you squad down when your legs are apart – 30 seconds, Stairs: Run up and down the stairs making sure to keep your elbows in and drive your arms and legs – 30 seconds, Glute bridges: Lay down on the floor with your arms by your waist and knees bent. Raise your bottom to the ceiling with a straight back. Squeeze your glutes – 30 seconds, Burpees – 30 seconds, Jumping split lunges – 30 seconds, Prisoner squats: Feet wider than shoulder width apart, fingers behind your head and elbows pointing out. Squat so your knees are equal height with your hips. Keep your back straight. Push back up to standing and repeat – 30 seconds

Whole set x2

Chest, abs, obliques, triceps, traps and shoulders – 7 minutes

Press ups – 30 seconds, Push up Plank – 30 seconds, Mountain Climbers: Running your legs into your chest repeatedly in the plank position- 30 seconds, Tricep dips – 30 seconds, Press ups with single leg raise – 30 seconds, Side Plank (Right) Get into the side plan position, keeping your hips raised and back straight. Do 20 seconds holding the plank then dip and raise your hip in a small motion. Keep the core strong throughout. – 30 seconds, Side Plank (Left) – 3o seconds

Whole set x2