By fitlifemonthly 
Even though we’re stuck at home in self-isolation, we can’t forget it’s Workout Wednesday. Fitness coach Helle Hammonds is here with three intense 30-minute workouts you can try.
With the UK now in lockdown for at least three weeks due to the coronavirus, we can only leave the house once a day to exercise, or risk getting fined. So, those frequent jogs around the block are out.
We all need effective home workouts that get our heart rate up and leave us feeling the burn the next day. Are you up for a challenge? The Healthista 30-day home workout challenge starts now! We’ve teamed up with fitness expert Helle Hammonds to bring you high-intensity workouts that really work.
Helle is known for her motivational techniques and professional-level sculpting workouts. Try these three routines over the next few days and share your progress with us on Instagram by tagging @HealthistaTV.
Here’s a breakdown of the routines:
Routine 1:
Warm-up:
1. Roll shoulders
2. Body weight squats
3. Curtsy lunges
4. Backward lunges
5. Repeat squats and curtsy lunges
Workout:
1. Sumo squat (advanced: lift heels)
2. Backward lunge with a kick – one side
3. Backward lunge – other side
4. Shake it out for 10 seconds
5. Repeat sequence three times
Next set:
1. Narrow legged jump squat x2 to wide legged jump squat x2 (beginner: no jump)
2. Split lunge – one side (advanced: lift heels)
3. Split lunge – other side (advanced: lift heels)
4. Narrow ski jump
5. Repeat sequence three times
Final set:
1. Backward lunge to one knee-raising jump – one side (beginner: backward lunge only)
2. Backward lunge to one knee-raising jump – other side (beginner: backward lunge only)
3. Body weight squat with two pulses
4. Hip thrust (advanced: lift heels)
5. Split lunge squat switch from side to side – 5 reps each side
6. Jump squat – 10 reps (beginner: no jump)
7. Burpee – 10 reps (beginner: half burpee)
Routine 2:
Warm-up:
1. Quick shoulder rolls and stretches
Workout:
1. Straight leg walkout
2. Straight leg walkout with a jump
3. Star jumps
4. Backward lunge with kick
5. Repeat sequence once more
Next set:
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
6. Repeat sequence three times
Final set:
1. High pike plank with hip tilts
2. Regular plank
3. High plank with side mountain climbers
4. Walkout narrow – jump squat x2
5. Laying down straight leg raises
6. Wide leg jump squats
7. Repeat sequence three times
Routine 3:
Warm-up:
1. Short warm-up with light stretches
Workout:
1. Skaters – 20 seconds
2. High knees – 20 seconds
3. 20 seconds rest
4. Repeat sequence three times
Remember, these workouts are designed to be intense but time-efficient, making sure you get the most out of your 30 minutes. Stay active, stay healthy, and let’s get through this together!