Couch Potato Training

So let’s face it, some of us are lazy. Some of us are lazy all the time and some of us work so hard that we feel we deserve a day off. Promising ourselves that we’ll hit the gym after we finish our chores at home sometimes gets unrealistic…especially when that new episode of your favorite show that everyone has been waiting for all season arrives in a few minutes. All is not lost, there are some simple home workout tips that can be done in your living room so you don’t miss a second of that season finale.

Opening Credits/Warm Up:
March in place for 5 minutes increasing speed every 60 seconds. If you get a plank quickly, add creepers, hip-high front kicks, side steps, and knee raises. Get creative and add arm movements like bicep curls or overhead raises. It’s your day off, so do it however you want.

The plot thickens / Cardio and toning time:
Move on to squats with a 5-10 pound weight, or go heavy depending on your fitness level. Next, move on to front, side, and back lunge combinations: one of each on the right side, then one of each on the left side. Next, move to the planks, hold for 10 seconds, do a pushup, and release. Complete three sets of 15 to 25 of each move. Next up, go crazy, crunches, reverse trunk curls, Turkish raises and Russian twists – all of these moves can be done while watching TV and are quiet enough so you won’t miss a moment of the drama.

The End/Refresh:
Complete this rest day with relaxing stretches and deep breaths. Slow down by marching in place again for 2-3 minutes. Hit a series of your favorite stretches and take your time here, there’s no rush, no one waits to use the stair climber, just you and your personal goals. Remember to recover your quadriceps, calves, buttocks and back.

This exercise is totally up to you; the intensity and combination of movements is decided by you. Don’t let your mind wander too much to the show you’re watching, think about every muscle you’re using and keep moving! If you stay focused, by the time your program is over, you’ll have completed a 30- to 60-minute workout on what could have been a rest day.