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7 Workouts You Can Do at Home When You Cant Hit the Gym

By Kevin Naulls, CBC Parents staff

Mar 13, 2020

You can't always get to the gym. And you have your reasons. Maybe you're exhausted, maybe you're avoiding crowds.

Whatever the case, if you're stuck at home, you can still squeeze in a workout or two. If you want to move and warm up. 

Try these seven workouts to keep you sweating and happy. Everything you'll need can often be found right at home! If you're a visual learner, there are videos to watch. But if you want written instructions to follow, follow any of the links below.

And as always, before starting a new workout, it's best to consult your health-care provider. 

1. The Couch Workout

Got a couch? Welcome to the gym. 

See step-by-step written instructions here.


2. The Six-Minute Animal Kingdom Workout

Channel your inner animal with this effective and efficient workout for kids and adults!

See step-by-step written instructions here.


3. The Towel Workout

Grab some towels and get to work. You'll even clean your floors.

See step-by-step written instructions here.


4. Ball Exercises for New Moms and Moms-to-Be

Grab your stability ball, moms. It's time for a short workout.

See step-by-step written instructions here!


5. The Yoga Mat Workout for Small Spaces

This workout has three levels of difficulty depending on your ability. It's great for small spaces and offers a big impact!

See step-by-step written instructions here.


6. The No-Weight Weight Workout

Don't go out and buy weights. You can improvise.

See step-by-step written instructions here.


7. A 4-minute high-intensity tabata workout

Anyone out there into HIIT? Here's a short tabata workout you're gonna be able to easily do at home.

See step-by-step written instructions here.