Exercising isn’t always fun but it can be, whether alone or in a group, try to at least lighten the mood a little, add music and try to match the rhythm, or anything at all that can make an activity often viewed as negative, a bit more enjoyable.
I love working out with Hamster number 2, who I affectionately refer to as my crazy from time to time. We usually talk, and sometimes make fun of each other too, not to be mean but to share a little laugh at ourselves.
In this post I wanted to touch on 2 topics, the first being when the best time to work out actually is? The answer is whenever you have time. Most people will say in the morning, and that’s when I prefer to get my routine in, but really it’s just a personal choice. Whenever you have the time, and the energy to give it full effort is when you should schedule in your routines. However, it wouldn’t be a good idea to work out within around 2 hours of your bedtime, as it can often take our bodies a bit to shut down, this is really important for people who may have a hard time turning off to go to sleep.
Next topic?
I’m going to share some more simple standing exercises with you, these are great for anyone starting out, and you can do as many as you like, but we usually start our new exercises at 15 and move them up by reps.
If you’re not up to weights yet, that’s fine, we weren’t at the start so we began much of these using cans just to have something to hold onto and make it feel slightly less awkward.
Let’s get to it!
-Squats
I usually try to make sure our backs are straight, remember to only go down far enough that the movement is slightly uncomfortable, but not hurting you.
-Arm drops.
For these we usually set a timer of 30 seconds, hold both arms up and drop one at a time, waiting to drop the other until both arms are in the air at the same time.
-Forward Leg Lifts
To start you may want or need something to hold onto, remember to keep your leg straight not bent, and bring it up as far as you can manage.
-Claps
Stand with your legs spread just hips length apart, your arms flat to your sides with your wrist pointed out, and keeping your arms straight bring your hands together up above your head to make a clap.
- Backwards leg lifts.
Bend over slightly using something to balance you just a bit, and lift your leg backwards, one at a time keeping it straight.
-Arm Scissors
Stand up straight with your arms out about the height of your stomach, and then bring them in, crossing them over each other, alternate which arms are on top.
-Knee Highs
Stand beside something to help you keep your balance, lift one arm just below shoulder length and raise your leg, knee bent until you either touch your hand, or get close. You can speed this up as you go if you like to turn it into a great cardio workout.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this little guide, do you have other ways you stay active? Let us know what keeps you moving.
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