As families spend more time inside their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many things they can do without leaving the house while also serving as bonding activities. One of these activities is exercising, and there are many workouts that families can do to stay fit together.
One type of workout that family members can do together is called a circuit routine. This routine stands out because it is different workouts built into a single exercise. When one person works on a routine, the other people are working on different routines that engage different parts of the body until they finish all workouts.
According to entrepreneur, digital content creator, and fitness guide Marie Field-Faith, a circuit workout allows you to beat the boredom of a repetitive routine while also serving as a full-body workout. When doing this type of workout, make sure that you have a big space in your home to execute the workouts properly with your family. Once you have secured this space, you will need dumbbells, workout mats, a towel, and water for hydration. After doing warmups to prevent injuries and make sure that your muscles will receive the full benefits of a workout, you can start the circuit routine.
This particular routine involves three rounds of workouts: the strength combo circuit workout (squat and press), the core circuit workout (toe touches), and the cardio circuit workout (high knees).
Strength Combo Workout – Squat and Press
To do the first workout in this circuit routine, you need to pick dumbbells that are appropriate for you. You will pick up the weights and squat down while carrying them. Then, you will lift them up and press them up overhead. You will do this workout for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest before switching to the next workout, which is the core workout or toe touches.
Core Workout – Toe Touches
The next workout, the toe touches, engages your core. You start by lying on your back and pulling up your arms and keeping your legs straight up. While in this position, you will reach for your toes repeatedly. When doing this, make sure that you are engaging your core and getting the power from your core and not from your neck. You will do this workout for 20 seconds followed by 10 seconds of rest before switching to the next station.
Cardio Workout – High Knees
The last workout in this circuit routine is the high knees workout, which is designed to engage your cardio and elevate your heart rate. All you have to do is lift your knees one at a time and make sure it reaches your chest level, before building speed as you continue to do it. Make sure that you engage your core and lift your knees as high as you can. As with the other workouts, you will do this for 20 seconds before resting for 10 seconds.
After doing these workouts, make sure to hydrate and do a proper cool down for a proper recovery. By doing these workouts as part of your circuit routine, you will not only engage different parts of your body and have a full workout, but will also have a fun bonding activity with your family. For more fitness tips, you can watch episodes of Let’s Get Physical or visit Plus Network on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
