As a mom of two littles, I have come to the conclusion that body weight workouts need to be my back up plan for working out. It never fails that at least once a month, my plans to hit up the gym get bombarded with an errand, a sleepy kid or some random “to-do”. And because I prefer to workout in the gym, I need to always have a back up plan.
You might wonder why I don’t just workout from home anyway primarily. To be honest, I hate it. Yes it may have its conveniences but its just not the same. I don’t go as hard, I don’t do as much and its not my workout vibe. However, it is my back up option when push comes to shove and I need to get a body weight sweat sesh in! If you are ever in a pinch and miss the gym or maybe just getting started to the fitness game and looking for some simple yet effective no equipment workouts, then I’ve got 4 good options for you!
These workouts require zero equipment and can all be done in under 20 minutes! Perfect in-a-pinch workout!
Workout #1-
Reps: 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10
Push ups + Squats + Squat Jumps
Workout #2-
20 min AMRAP
(as many rounds as possible)
20 Sit ups
20 Alternating step ups
20 Plyo lunges
Workout #3-
5 rounds as fast as possible
10 Burpees + standing tuck jump (jump knees to chest)
15 Push up to Down dog
20 Alternating side lunges
Workout #4-
15 min AMRAP-
5 Inch worms
10 Ice skaters (side to side broad jumps)
15 Wide stance squats
It’s always a good idea to have a few fun workouts that can be done at home when your gym plans get ruined! Enjoy these short simple at home workouts that I love as my go to back up options! Be sure to hop on my email list at www.myjbfit.com for more workouts sent out weekly to your inbox!
XO-J