It’s no secret that we are getting busier and busier and sadly our health is suffering because of the too many “to do’s” that are on our list. There has never been a more important time to stay fit and healthy. Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated, long or fancy and in fact, you don’t have to leave your house if you don’t want to. Check out the video below of some small moves you can do daily that add up.
Check out Trina’s appearance as a Fitness Guest Expert on Rogers OMNI TV Kitty Talk
“At Home moves that will keep you fit and functional”
Functional At-Home Moves
to try while:
1. Watching TV: Working full body/calves/arms/cardio
Squat to chair or couch
Power up to stand. Repeat 10-15 reps.
Think BIG, STRONG, and POWERFUL.
Cues: Chest up, core (ABS) nice and tight, engaged
Progression:
Power up to toes to work in calf raises
Add arms in front to increase difficulty
Once feeling comfortable add a jump at the top
2. Laundry Time: Working arms/core
Squat to grab item of laundry
Stand with arms straight out
Shake and fold the item
Repeat until done, laundry never felt so good
Cues: standing nice and tall, core engaged, arms long
Progression:
Single leg tree pose
Make sure to work both legs
3. Mom and Baby: Working core/shoulders/legs
Step back into lunge
Holding baby out in front of you safely and rotate side to side
Cues: Chest up, nice and tall. Make sure to work both legs.
Progression:
Hold baby further away from body while rotating
Moving baby up and down to increase difficulty
4. Cleaning the floor: Working booty/core/arms
Use a paper plate or a rag on a slippery surface
To work the booty: Slide foot back/side/front and make sure to work both legs
To work core and arms: In a pushup position: Slide paper plate out in front and then slide back
Trina’s Top 4 Quick and Functional Moves
Full body: Squats
Front of the body and arms: Pushups
Back of the body: Prone Swimmers
While standing: imagine squeezing a giant beachball behind your back
Core: Plank or single leg Tree Pose
Do each move for 30 secs for 5 rounds for 10 minutes total
Leave A Comment