By fitlifemonthly 
Just because we’re stuck at home doesn’t mean we can’t stay active. It’s workout Wednesday, and fitness coach Helle Hammonds has three intense, 30-minute workouts to help us break a sweat right in our living rooms.
With the UK in lockdown for at least three weeks due to the coronavirus, we’re only allowed out once daily for exercise, so we need effective, heart-pumping home workouts more than ever. Lucky for us, Helle Hammonds, a renowned fitness coach, is here to help with her sweat-inducing routines.
These high-intensity workouts are quick, efficient, and sure to get results. Known for her motivational skills and expert sculpting techniques, Helle has crafted three routines to keep us moving and improve our fitness during this time. Give them a try over the next few days and share your progress with us on Instagram @HealthistaTV using SweatThirty.
Warm-Up and Workout Routine 1:
Start with a short warm-up, followed by four different sections with brief rests in between.
1. Backward lunges (alternating sides)
2. Inch worms
3. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Routine 1 (continued):
1. Body weight squats
2. 30 seconds of push-ups (modify with knees down if needed)
3. Squat and overhead press
4. Pike push-ups (or hold a pike position)
5. Tricep dips
6. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Repeat the routine three times.
Routine 2:
1. Plank position with feet apart
2. Shoulder taps, then knee taps with both hands
3. Jump in and out, then do a push-up
4. Backward lunges with overhead presses
Repeat three times.
Routine 3:
1. Plank jacks
2. Plank with alternating arm lifts (use weights if possible)
3. Plank to elbows
4. Spidermans (plank with knees to elbows)
Repeat three times.
Bonus Burn:
Do two moves for four minutes:
1. Star jumps and toe touches (or jumping jacks)
2. Chest-to-floor burpees with drop downs
Additional Routine:
Start with a short warm-up. Repeat each set three times, resting briefly between sections.
1. Roll shoulders
2. Body weight squats
3. Curtsy lunges
4. Backward lunges
5. Body weight squats
6. Curtsy lunges
Body Routine:
1. Sumo squats (advanced option: lift heels)
2. Backward lunge kicks (one side, then switch sides)
3. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Next Set:
1. Narrow to wide-legged jump squats (beginner option: no jumping)
2. Split lunges (one side, then switch sides; advanced option: raise heels)
3. Narrow ski jumps
Jump Routine:
1. Backward lunge to knee-raise jumps (one side, then switch sides; beginner option: just lunges)
2. Body weight squats with two pulses
3. Hip thrusts (advanced option: lift heels)
4. Split lunge squats, five reps each side
5. Jump squats, 10 reps (beginner option: no jumping)
6. Burpees, 10 reps (beginner option: half burpees)
Core Routine:
1. Straight leg walkouts
2. Straight leg walkouts with a jump
3. Star jumps
4. Backward lunges with a kick
5. Repeat once more
Core Strengthening:
1. Tabletop hand-to-foot reach and tap
2. Tabletop leg kicks
3. Crunches
4. V-sit hold
5. Shake it out for 10 seconds
Repeat three times.
Plank Series:
1. High pike plank with hip tilts
2. Standard plank
3. High plank with side mountain climbers
Repeat three times.
Final Burn:
1. Walkout narrow to jump squats (two reps each)
2. Straight leg raises while lying down
3. Wide-leg jump squats
Repeat three times.
Cardio Burst:
1. Skaters (20 seconds)
2. High knees (20 seconds)
3. Rest (20 seconds)
Repeat three times.
These home workouts can keep you active and in shape during self-isolation. Stick with it, and you’ll be feeling fit and accomplished in no time!