By Bernadette Hughes
This is a little body weight circuit session I have put together. This is a full body strength workout designed to accompany some regular cardiovascular exercise such as brisk walking, running and cycling. These are all exercises that can be carried out at home without any equipment.
Just some of the many benefits of resistance training are increased muscle and bone strength, postural alignment and weight loss. As many of us are spending more time at home and perhaps undertaking more DIY, gardening, lifting children, it’s so important to keep our bodies as strong as possible to enable us to be able to carry out these movements without getting injured.
Here I’m going to talk you through how to do each exercise and what to look out for. Then below you’ll find the full work out.
Ready? Let’s go
Now you know how to do each exercise, this is a sped up version for you of me doing them. I’m so looking forward to you joining in, it’s intense but you’ll feel great for doing it.
Bodyweight squats x 20
Reverse lunges x 10 on each leg
Push-ups x 10
Mountain climbers x 10 on each leg
Single leg deadlift x 5 on each leg
Tricep dips x 10
Leg raises x 10
Burpees x 10
Repeat 2 – 4 times
If at any time you have pain or feel unwell whilst exercising, stop and rest. Ask for advice when necessary. If you haven’t done any exercise in a while, take it easy. See your current fitness as your starting point to gently build from.
Ideally resistance training should be carried out 2-3 times a week depending on what you are looking to achieve. Mix it in with some cardio and yoga or pilates for a rounded exercise regime.
Hope you’ve had fun with this. Exercise really can make you feel energised so give it a go.