If you're like me, the first snow day was nice. The second was an excuse to sit around and listen to Christmas music. If you start to go stir crazy by day three though, remember that working out doesn't have to mean going to the gym! Try these home-friendly exercises:
UPPER BODY:
-pushups: close grip, wide grip, clapping (if you're brave), scorpion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdq2j57eS4o), spider (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAJ4rX__5W0) (remember that going to your knees is a good modification if it means you keep your core engaged and maintain good form)
-supermans
-tricep dips on a chair or a couch (remember that bending your knees makes it easier)
LOWER BODY
-squats: regular, plie/sumo, jump
-lunges: clock (lunge forward, to the side, to the back, back, side, forward with other leg); forward, reverse; side; jumping; walking if you've got room
-calf raises
-glute bridge: single leg, both legs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKaNAGnUeMQ&feature=related)
-wall sits
CORE:
-situps
-crunches
-leg raises
-planks: side, extended (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPJfGhSwJyE), up/downs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=097EmpGkgP0)
CARDIO:
-tuck jumps
-mountain climbers
-burpies
-jumping jacks
-cross country skiing
-high knees
-jogging in place / running in place with high knees / butt kicks in place
Put these together in any combo you want! Maybe do a circuit: choose one lower body and one upper body, then one cardio exercise and do each for a minute. Repeat all four exercises once or twice more. Then choose four new exercises and do the same thing! finish up with a circuit of core, cardio, core, cardio exercises to get a full body workout! You'll be surprised how hard you can work without leaving your room!
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