Exercise Routines
How to make the most of your workout!
Don't set your targets too high immediately - you won't be the next Mo Farah or Jessica Ennis in the space of one workout! Instead, set yourself small targets that are achieveable but challenging at the same time. Click HERE to find out more about setting goals. ALWAYS warm up before taking part in any exercise and make sure that you don't over-do any activities - stick within your limits. You may also be relieved to know that exercise doesn't always have to happen at the gym. You can complete workouts from home as well as going outdoors!
Home Workouts
Timed Challenges
These are a progressive challenge which increase in difficulty as the days/weeks go by! Starting off with easier exercises, they help build confidence and get you into a routine of exercising. They are a great starting point for any novice to complete home workouts! See the drop down menu for some example timed challenges!
HIIT Workouts
HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training is an intense burst of anaerobic exericse followed by periods of rest and recovery. Sessions should last no longer than 20 minutes. Have a look at the drop down menu to see some example sessions. These can be tailored to suit you and your surroundings/time available.
Sofa Workouts
Yes, you read that correctly! You can exercise using the objects around you, meaning there is no excuse not to exercise! The NHS produced some wonderful home workouts during the coronavirus pandemic and these workouts can be used beyond the pandemic. Have a look below at some example workouts that you can do!
YouTube Workouts
These act as your own personal trainer in the living room! The question is, finding the right YouTube channels to help with your home workouts. Look at the drop down menu below for some YouTube channel recommendations!
Timed Challenge Examples
There are a range of timed challenges you can do which, depending on what you want to achieve, can benefit you short term and long term. The bullet points below will give you some timed challenges to have a go at depending on what you want to achieve! If you're feeling confident enough, create your own timed challenge and see if you can beat it!
HIIT Example.pdfHIIT Workouts
Typical HITT workouts last no longer than 20 minutes. For a beginning session, pick 3-5 exercises to focus on and then do 20 seconds intense work, followed by 40 seconds of rest for each exercise to then complete a SET. You can aim to do 5 sets to complete your first HIIT workout.
Follow some other examples below:
Sofa/Home Workouts
Although this section is called 'sofa workouts' you don't necessarily have to have a sofa to complete these workout routines. Find any objects around you to help meet your exercise goals! Have a look at the links below to see what you can achieve!
YouTube Workouts
There are plenty of YouTube fitness videos to follow to suit you. Below you will find a list of some of the possibilities to choose from although, as mentioned, there are many more to choose from!