It is important to set aside some time for exercise to keep our bodies fit and healthy. Maintaining a healthy body makes us less susceptible to catching diseases and can help us live into a ripe old age. Unfortunately, all over the world, people’s routines have been greatly affected because of the pandemic. Here in Kent, people who frequented gyms in Maidstone have had to postpone their trips and work out at home.

If you have not had the vaccine for COVID or aren’t sure if you’re ready to step inside a gym in Maidstone just yet, we are sharing six exercises that you can do at home without the need for any equipment.

1. Push-ups

Push-ups are great because they are able to target different muscle groups at the same time. A push-up affects your core, lower body, and your biceps too. For such a simple move, your body is getting a heck of a workout. You don’t even need a space as large as a gym in Maidstone because you’re only staying in one area. If you are only starting and the traditional push up is proving too hard for you, do it standing up and push against a wall. This will feel much easier, and you can build up your strength before taking it to the floor.

2. Traditional and side planks

There is no need to visit gyms in Maidstone if you want to do planks. These are great exercises to build your core and, similar to push-ups, require very little space. Make sure you keep your spine in a nice straight line when you do your planks and try to extend the holding time bit by bit as time goes by. Then, if you want a more intense workout, you can move up to doing side planks.

3. Hold your squats

You can still burn calories even if you’re not visiting your favourite gym in Maidstone. Squats help you gain muscle in your body and promote circulation as well. Hold your squat before getting up if you want to make it more challenging.

4. Lunge forward and sideways

Lunges are another useful exercise that you can do at home and not just at gyms in Maidstone. You’re working out your glutes and hamstrings, not to mention upping your coordination.

5. Crunch time

You know why fitness trainers always make you do crunches? Because they work. You don’t have to sit all the way up if you are not able to. Sticking to small pulses can still engage your core. The key is to keep a good form while doing it—keep your arms and elbows spread wide and look up instead of curling your neck.

6. Yoga Gogo

The beauty with yoga is that you don’t need all the fancy equipment you’ll find in gyms in Maidstone. There’s loads of online yoga tutorials that promote regular breathing, stretching and proper balance.

Core The Gym is open from 6am until 10pm on weekdays and from 7am until 8pm during the weekends, including bank holidays. You can choose from an annual, monthly, or even daily membership. We’ve taken precautions to make sure that you work out safely as restrictions are eased during the pandemic. Visit our website www.corethegym.com or call us at 01622 683367.