Healthy + Well writer: Gianna Dowd
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If you want to squeeze in a quick workout without leaving your bedroom, you are in the right place!
My name is Gianna Dowd, and I am a senior at Richmond. I have been a dancer my whole life, which has inspired my passion for empowering others through fitness and wellness. I received my ACE Group Fitness Instructor certification in 2019, and I am also the VP Media of CHAARG, a fitness and wellness organization on campus (follow us on Instagram @urichmond_chaarg).
This year, you might not feel comfortable going to the gym with COVID-19 restrictions. Plus, as the weather gets colder, outdoor workouts are less appealing. That was the inspiration behind this workout routine that requires no equipment, little space, and no jumping to keep your neighbors downstairs happy.
Complete as a circuit with 40 seconds of work and 20 seconds of rest for each exercise. Once you finish all 6 exercises, repeat from the top until you have completed 3-5 rounds.
1. Squat to calf raise
Lift your chest up and sit into your heels as you lower into the squat.
3. Plank shoulder taps
Engage your core to keep your hips from rocking as you reach for the opposite shoulder.
4. Reverse lunges
Step back and create a 90 degree angle with both legs in the lunge position.
5. Tricep dips
Keep your hips lifted to put the work in your triceps, not your glutes.
6. Sit-ups
Tuck your chin to your chest to protect your neck.
Once you finish, take a few minutes to cool down and stretch. Grab some water to rehydrate, and you are ready to take on the rest of your day!