No Gym? No Problem: 4 Easy Exercises to Try at Home

The holiday season is busy and means limited time to spend at the gym. But true fitness stops for no one! Below is the perfect combo of exercises to do at home when it’s cold outside or the gym is closed!

Seated Leg Raises

Core, hip flexors, quads

1. Sit on a chair or couch with your legs straight out.
2. Raise both your legs as high as you can.
3. Repeat.

Stand Up Squats

Core, glutes, quads, hamstrings, calves

1. Sit on the edge of a couch or chair with your knees at a 90-degree angle and your back straight.
2. Stand up while keeping your hands to your sides.
3. Lower your back to a seated position.
4. Repeat.

BURPEES (High Impact!)

Chest, arms, back, legs

1. Start in a plank or push-up position.
2. Jump your feet to your hands.
3. Spring up into a jump.
4. Return to a plank position.
5. Repeat.

BURPEES (High Impact!)

Glutes, quads, hamstrings and core

1. Stand with your feet together, while keeping your head and posture straight.
2. Take a big step out to the right with your right foot while bending your right knee, pushing your hips back while lowering into a side lunge.
3. Push through your right foot and return to standing position.
4. Repeat on the opposite side.

Always consult with your doctor before adding new workouts into your routine, especially if you have a serious medical condition, physical limitations or experience chronic pain.