Workouts: a total body, at-home routine to dodge the packed gym

Hello January and hello crowded gyms. It's the beginning of the new year, and resolutions are among us. One of the most popular resolutions is to get in shape, and the start of January is when peoples' motivation is at an all-time high. Being incredibly passionate about living a healthy lifestyle (pretty much goes without saying), it's great to see so many become determined to improve their health by hitting the gym. What I don't love is when there isn't an inch of space on the stretching matt and every exercise machine is being used.

If you're pressed for time and can only fit in exercise during the gym's peak hours, consider getting a full-body workout at home. Below is one of my favorite Fitness Blender videos, their Pilates Glute and Thigh workout. Follow this up with XHIT Daily's 10 Minute Ab Workout and a few good sets of push ups (I provide a variety of push up options in the attached link), and you've got yourself an equipment-free, body-toning routine! If you really push yourself, moving through each exercise with few breaks in between, you could easily have the whole workout done in 35-40 minutes! 

Get the year started on an active note— don't let the gym swarms stop you!