Picture the familiar scene: you want to exercise today but trying to fit a gym session into an already hectic schedule is just too much of a stretch. You're still feeling motivated, so you make the decision to train at home.
Then you reach your humble abode and you’re faced with the prospect of completing a full body workout in an already cramped space. Suddenly, the desire to exercise can disappear swifter than the ever-elusive remote control.
It’s even worse when you do muster up the energy to go to the gym, only to find that every other member has had the same bright idea. You’re left wondering how on earth you can make any gains in a space the size of a postage stamp?
This is mind, over the next few blogs I am going to focus on routines that you can do in a space that is the size of your average exercise mat.
If you can fit a five foot(ish!) exercise mat into your bedroom or living room, you cando these routines!
This vlog's full body conditioning programme, works on your quads, glutes, arms, shoulders and core.
Equipment includes a kettle bell (5kg), a mat and a resistance band. If you don’t have a kettle bell, use a bottle of detergent and increase the reps for each exercise by a factor of 2/3. I would definitely recommend investing in a roll of resistance band; they’re under £10 and are such a versatile and effective training tool when space is limited.
When I’m up against the clock, I do 10 sets of this circuit (30/60 second rest between sets) and this takes well under 30 minutes. The circuit includes:
- 4 walkouts
- 10 x High plank kettle bell pass-throughs
- 10 x kettle bell swings
- 20 x squat leg lifts with resistance band
Enjoy!
