Rain putting a stop to your usual morning run? No drama. Try one of these workouts to hit you movement goals all through winter.
Skipping intervals
Was the last time you picked up a skipping rope during a game of playground double-dutch? If you want an amazing workout, it might be time to get re-acquainted. This tones your upper and lower body at the same time, while quickly boosting your heart rate. Don't have room to swing the rope in front of the TV? Try "ghost jumping" instead, mimicking the movement without the rope.
Body weight exercises
No weights at home? No problem. "Your own body is the best piece of equipment you own," says Clayton. Get a great workout in a small space by mixing and matching basic moves like lunges, squats, planks and push-ups. "Squats and lunges tone your legs and butt, and push-ups are great for your chest and arms," adds Clayton.
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Aim to do three sets of 10 reps for each move. To instantly boost your fat burn, keep rests between each move no longer than 20 to 30 seconds and add a one-minute cardio blast, such as jumping jacks or burpees, between each set.
Kettlebell circuits
"A kettlebell workout can be done in less than half the time of typical workouts and burns twice as many kilojoules," says Sarah Lurie, author of Kettlebells For Dummies (Wiley Publishing). Most exercises are a mix of cardio and full-body strengthening moves. "The basic kettlebell swing works every major muscle group and taxes your cardiovascular system at the same time," adds Lurie. "Adding two kettlebell workouts a week into your routine will transform your body." So start swinging!
Lounge room yoga
If there's room to unroll a yoga mat, there's enough space to master the Warrior II pose. Simply pop in a yoga DVD or search for one of the thousands of free yoga sessions online. For more of a challenge, repeat moves that engage large muscle groups and get your heart pumping, such as the chair pose and crescent lunge. Link them through a flowing vinyasa (lower from high plank to low plank, flow forward to upward facing dog, and then press back to downward facing dog). Your core might ache, but it will thank you (eventually).
Suspension training
Loved by personal trainers everywhere, these versatile nylon straps hook to any stable anchor - think your bedroom door or a sturdy pole or beam - and allow you to use your own body weight as resistance for more than 100 different exercises. Even better? They weigh less than a kilo and can be rolled up and stored when you're done. Move through your exercises, resting only to adjust strap length between each one, for a fast, kilojoule-torching sweat session.
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