7 New Workout Ideas to Try During Quarantine

I know home workouts have been a struggle for most of you and I get it, I really do. This is why I wanted to share some tips with you on how to stave off workout boredom while at home.

1. GIVE STREAMING OR VIDEO WORKOUTS A TRY

When you’re social distancing, packed workout classes — even ones held outside with lots of space between exercisers are out. Luckily, there are tons of streaming fitness studios and video workouts available online. I plan on starting mine by the end of this week and will keep you posted as to what days and times I’ll be holding them!

2. KEEP PROGRESSING!

Whether you’re working out with a band, a set of dumbbells or just your body weight, you can continue to challenge yourself. How? Decrease rest time, try some EMOM’s, try circuits with cardio bursts mixed in, try holding the eccentric parts of an exercise, squat deeper, lunge farther by adding reps, incorporate an active rest between sets- if you need ideas, ask me! Or give this quick 20-minute workout a try.

3. REWARD YOURSELF FOR WORKING OUT

There’s nothing like creative incentives to breathe life into your workouts. This could be anything that feels fun right now that ideally feeds your soul. Examples can be purchasing a new book or watching an episode of a TV show you’re trying not to binge-watch. Each week, choose a new goal and incentive to make reaching your goals exciting. Share with me during our weekly check-ins!

4. SET A NON-BODY GOAL

There’s nothing wrong with having body goals. But they might not be particularly motivating, especially right now. Creating a goal such as more sleep, meditating, journaling, eating a veggie a day, going to bed before 11 PM, or working on mobility will help keep the focus on something positive without tying it all to your physical image.

5. GO OUTSIDE (BUT KEEP YOUR DISTANCE)

Workouts are still a valid reason to leave the house. That means you can exercise outside. Walking, running, hiking and cycling are all fair game — as long as you stay at least six feet away from other people. It’s best to avoid exercise parks, as the equipment is a great place to pick up germs and viruses.

6. TRY RUCK-PACK HIKING

If your runs or walks are feeling monotonous or easy, and you have hiking available in your area, try ruck pack hiking, where you carry a backpack with sandbags or weights. Since it isn’t hot yet, spring is the ideal time for this more intensive hiking approach.

7. BRING YOUR DOG

Bringing Fido along can also make outdoor workouts more fun, with the added bonus of providing them with some excitement after being cooped up in the house.