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SORTED: 16 of the best workouts you can do at home.

Fact: Regular exercise makes us feel really good.

To quote the wise Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.”

But right now, if you’re a regular gym-goer, group class exerciser, hot yoga lover or reformer Pilates person, you might be missing your regular workout routine. A lot.

WATCH: Here’s Sam Wood’s favourite tummy exercises you can do in front of the TV. Post continues after video.


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Social distancing and self-isolation measures recommended by a number of state governments, like working from home and staying indoors, are necessary to stop the spread of COVID-19. But it’s OK to feel down or a bit miffed they’re messing with your fitness levels.

Moving your body in some form, even just for a few minutes a day, is also really important for our mental health during a time when we don’t have access to our regular sources of social connection like work, social sport, parents group or family catch-ups.

So, to get you through, here are 15 at-home workouts you can do while self-isolating.

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From high-intensity workouts and no-equipment full-body circuits, to mat Pilates videos and yoga tutorials, you’ll find it all here. BYO motivation.

1. Optus Sport

On the Optus Sport app right now, you can access home fitness workouts tailored by Olympic and Paralympic athletes, like Ian Thorpe, Nic Beveridge, Ellie Cole and Madison de Rozario.

If you're an Optus customer, you probably already have access included as part of your plan! If not, you can download the Optus Sport app and get 10 free workouts to get a feel for it. Just look under the Optus Sport Fitness tab to find them. The variety of workouts keeps you engaged every day - from yoga to strength to core to dance to cardio.

2. Kirsty Godso @kirstygodso

Kirsty is a Nike Master Trainer, which would suggest her workouts might be hard.

Yes, you’ll see a lot about high-intensity circuits and plyometric jumping squats, but her most recent workouts are genius for doing at home because the only piece of equipment required is… a pair of socks.




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SOCK IT TO ME ✔️✔️✔️ Quick glutes, legs and abs sizzler you can cook up in the kitchen and all you need is some socks ???????????? 1. Reverse Sock Lunge x 10 + Skater Lunge x 10. Stack Right knee over Right ankle, push weight down through your front foot, especially the heel. Left leg extends straight back, hinge torso forward. You’re working the standing side (Right in video), so control the move through your right foot! 2. Lateral Sock Lunge x 10 + Lateral Skater x 10. Sit hips back as you extend your left leg out straight to the side. Push through your Right foot to starting position. Stay low in the skaters like you’re holding an isometric squat. 3. Wide Sock Sweep x 10. Anchor weight down through Right foot as you sweep your left leg in a wide arc crossing all the way out to the right. Left leg stays straight. * Repeat 1-3 on other side* 4. Sock Pikes. Tuck chin as you pike your hips up. Try and be light through your feet. 5. Modified 90 degree Abs! Right foot stays on the floor as right knee drives in to right elbow, slides under body and out to the left. Alternate sides. 10 reps each leg. Maintain a strong plank the whole time! 6. Single Leg Bear Skate ???? Hover in Bear position: knees under hips, hands under shoulders, knees just off the floor. Pick Left foot up and skate back with right leg. 10 reps then switch. STAY HEALTHY. STAY MOVING????????❤️ @niketraining @pyrogirls

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3. Tiffiny Hall @tiffhall_xo

The former Biggest Loser trainer shares gym and at-home workouts that focus on getting it done quick. Some of her videos require equipment like dumbbells, but check out her most recent video: all you need is your couch or coffee table, and a broomstick.




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If like me you’re spending a bit more time at home this week, why not put it to good use? Bust stress, boost your immune system and stay fit with my 10-minute home workout. You’ll need a couch or coffee table and a broomstick – don’t worry, I’ll explain everything! We’re doing two rounds of 6 exercises – 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. And at the end I’ll take you through some awesome stretches. Hit play and let’s do this! I’ll be sharing more workouts on my IGTV in coming weeks to help you stay strong, so stay tuned. Punches to high punches active rest Double punch to knee strike into double squat active rest Decline push-ups x 30 secs active rest Mountain climbers active rest Push-up to kick through active rest Bicycles active rest

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