Nothing shuts down a workout like cold, rainy weather. Cold, wet, slippery, and uncomfortable workouts are not the key to success with a fitness plan. But consistency is. And that’s where indoor workout ideas come into play.
These indoor workout ideas will give you a heading for cold weather, rainy days, or times when you want to stay at home just because. Use them all through the winter and say goodbye to the holiday fluff.
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Find Your Dream Indoor Workout Ideas
Dance Party
Time yourself as you dance and work up to 45-60 minutes per session. Just make sure you’re taking water breaks when you need them and give yourself time to breathe.
If you have kids or extraverted housemates, you can invite them to join your dance parties. But, for some of us, these dance parties will be the most fun when no one’s watching. More movement equals more calories burned, so you want to feel comfortable letting it all out.
Exercise Behind the Sofa
Walking Around the House
If you have a pet, it can be fun to get your pet to follow you around the house, too. This is great if your pup will be missing their walk because of inclement weather because it gets some exercise in for Fido, too. Or, if your kitty seems bored, grab a string and trail it behind you as you walk to see if they’ll give chase.
Brushing your teeth, reading a book, and talking on the phone are other activities that you can add some movement to by walking around. And if you have kids, consider a game of following the leader and add some fun things like raising your hands or doing silly walks for them to copy.
For those who’d like a bit more, you can also jog around your house or do some high knees. This won’t be great in the morning if you have downstairs neighbors. But if you wait for the right time, make sure you won’t slip, and go slow enough to prevent injury, running indoors is totally acceptable!
Go to YouTube
Just make sure you follow channels with certified personal trainers and listen/read carefully for safety tips. It can also help to check the comments section to see what other people had to say after completing the workout.
If you want a full workout session, here’s a fun 1-hour workout plan that you can customize with your favorite channels:
- 5-minute warmup video
- 45-minute yoga or bodyweight exercise video(s)
- 10-minute yoga or stretching video
Baby It’s Cold Outside
If you experience chronic pain or aching muscles, apply your Kailo Pain Patch before you start your home workout, and keep it on after. Scientists theorize that Kailo works by interfering with your body’s electrical system, and a recent clinical study showed that 99% of patients felt pain relief with Kailo within 10 minutes of using it.
Disclaimer: Kailo should not be used if you have a pacemaker or are pregnant. Always consult your doctor or health care professional before using Kailo.
