Navigating life in the midst of a pandemic has made us all more creative in how we’ve adjusted to life (and workouts) at home. With the multitude of streaming platforms available, accessibility of smart TVs, and content being produced weekly it can become easy to make your living room a cave of constant movie marathons and binge-watching. To balance that sedimentary routine without missing out on your screen time, here are 10 ways to exercise without leaving your living room from Health Fitness Revolution’s team!
Invest in a portable treadmill
Don’t let the thought of a big bulky treadmill intimidate you when the option of a folding treadmill is possible, and more convenient, to burn up to 250 calories an hour. While being entranced with an hour-long episode of the latest Netflix craze sweeping the nation, get your blood pumping and mind clear with a portable treadmill. Burn calories AND catch up on your show? Sounds like a win-win to us!
Master the latest Tik Tok dance trend
If scrolling through your Tik Tok’s “For You Page” is more your speed, then there’s a chance that you’ve seen a handful of content creators participating in the latest dance trend. You too can transform your living room into your own virtual private dance lesson. Clear some space and take all the time you need to master the latest viral dance on your feed.Â
Yoga Session via YoutubeÂ
Finding yourself at the end of a several-hour binge of random videos on YouTube is the equivalent of taking a nap just to wake up and wonder what year it is. Why not pivot to a new direction and treat yourself to a Yoga session? All you have to do is pull up a yoga mat or towel, type “yoga” into the search bar and take your pick from the myriad of videos made available to you.Â
Weighted Hula Hoop
Who needs conventional exercise when you could throw on some music and use a trendy exercise gadget? In this case, add that weighted hula hoop to your cart and reminisce on those schoolyard days. Bonus if you’re looking to lose inches on your waist because you can remove the links and see visible progress.
Just Dance/Dance Dance Revolution
Feeling in the competitive spirit? Grab a friend and turn on your favorite dancing video game and find a song that you both enjoy. Dancing burns up to 800 calories an hour depending on the intensity and there’s even a feature on the Just Dance platform called “Just Sweat”.
Abdominal Circuit
If you’re looking for a good burn and to tone up your midsection go back to basics with some good old-fashioned crunches. Wanting to mix it up? Add in some planks, V-sits, and scissor kicks to keep you engaged. We wrote an article about the best ab exercises with no equipment here.
Cleaning, Decluttering, and Re-Organizing
Household chores can burn a lot of calories. While the task of organizing can seem like the perfect thing to shove to the bottom of your to-do list, light cleaning, straightening up and dusting can burn up to 170 calories an hour.Â
Stationary BikeÂ
Turn your living room into your own spin class by dusting off that stationary bike and riding a couple of miles. You could even change your environment by throwing on a nature documentary or a nature loop on YouTube. Check out our list of the 10 best spin bikes available on Amazon.
Leg Day during Ad Breaks
Never skip a leg day again by taking advantage of the ad breaks during your favorite Hulu show binge. For each episode you watch you can do a set during each ad of the same exercise. Start off with a minute of squats then incorporate other movements such as calf raises and deadlifts with dumbbells or water jugs.
Resistance Band Circuit
Lack of equipment can be a barrier to an accessible workout in your living room but the perfect solution is to incorporate resistance band training into your routine. They are versatile enough to work different muscle groups with taking up minimal space.
