Everything is closed. I know. Coronavirus is for real. It is here and we have to make adjustments to our normal daily lifestyle. Not a choice, social distancing is replacing our times out for workouts and, for me, to do awesome yoga classes, too. There are resources all over online, but maybe you don’t have any of the little things to make your COVID19 stay-at-home workout set up the most efficient.
There are lots of items out there, but we are not meant to leave the house. Here is a list of things available in your home or for a couple bucks on Amazon. Take care of your health more now than ever. Exercise daily, walk outside if the weather is nice, and you can keep the distance from people but still offer a friendly wave across the street.
1. The Kitchen Counter can be a great place to do push – ups. Stand a few feet behind the counter with your body in a straight line, arms in line with your shoulders, think plank. Shoulders pull down your back, hands on the edge of the counter. Bend your elbows into your ribs to lower forward and push back using your chest and arm muscles. Be sure to keep your hips in line with your shoulders. Do 3 sets of 15 or build endurance up to that.
2. A Chair can be used as a prop like it is a ballet barre or just something for support and balance. I teach corporate fitness classes and will have everyone put weights on their chair to be easily picked up and put down. Everyone has a chair in the house, kitchen and dining chairs work the best.
3. A Jumprope is a wonderful piece of workout equipment which can be taken anywhere. Go for a walk and stop each five minutes to do 50 jumps and build up in increments of 10 to increase your endurance. 
4. A Yoga Mat for your comfort doing floor work like core and side leg lifts. There are so many out there it is hard to know what to look for in a good one. Believe me when I say I have tried a LOT of yoga mats. I say I am like Goldilocks with the yoga mats. This one is too heavy. This one is not sticky enough and I am slipping. This one doesn’t stay in place on the carpet when I teach. This one is too thin. Ok, the yoga mats I suggest are 6mm thick and good cushioning but also have sticky grip so that if you do yoga, you can feel confident you will not slip. Eco friendly is also important to me. And it has to be cute, am I right?? This one comes in four designs and could be left out as a runner! I love this one!! The white design is my favorite!! 
5. A set of LIGHT WEIGHTS … Light enough for several reps, 2 or 3 pounds for women and 5 to 10 for men. All of your muscle groups will be working, so multiple weights would be a lot to change and switch and if you keep the same weight and are working lots of muscle groups simultaneously, the workout is more efficient. Compound moves, ones which use more than one group of muscles, are the way to burn more calories and fat.
6. A small Squishy Ball … 9″ is the diameter of most balls used for mat work or Barre. They can really add a whole new level of challenge to the muscles and can be used for various muscle groups. I love using these balls!!
7. A good pair of Brooks Tennis shoes! We all need a great pair of tennies to walk in or just kick around (but don’t leave the house!! 😏) Just kidding, even if you are in a state with stay-at-home orders, walking is allowed. Be sure to keep your distance from others but do give a big wave hello!! Social distancing. I had never heard of this before. Anyway, sneakers!
I hope you got some useful tips, or thought of things you already have to use at home. Dedicate an area for your home workouts so that you will avoid having to search for your equipment when you are ready. Stay focused and avoid distractions.
I wish you well and hope you are doing ok in the quarantine. Reach out if you need assistance with workouts. I am happy to help. Thanks for reading!!
Love you! xoxo, Michelle
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Okay, so I tried your jump rope theory on my walk this evening… Am I getting old or is jumping rope is a lot harder than I remember! Lol. Either way, great tip!! Totally got my heart pumping and helped me get some more exercise in!
You are so funny! It is hard, you are correct!! Great way to add cardio burst for more fat burning. 👌🏼 Have a great day!! xoxo
lol I felt the same way when I started pumping rope again last week. I have been using a weighted 1lb rope.
Good for you I did not even know there was an option for a weighted one, might need that in my life!! xoxo
Great times for the opportunity of at home training.
I like these ideas, thoughtful and direct.
Thank you for sharing (:
These are some amazing ideas, I’m definitely going to try and work out at home more now! Thank you for the tips, great post! xx
Thanks so much! It is so important and helps with anxiety and stiffness! Thank you for reading so happy you liked it!! 🥰👌🏼