Do you ever feel like working out but don’t want to make the trip to the gym? We get it! That’s why we were excited to find this great workout plan by fitness pro Matthew Carney. With his routine, you can get moving right in your living room! Why not try it out tonight?
Even if you can’t get to the gym, you can still have an effective workout at home or while traveling. Here are some exercises to tone your entire body:
### Sofa Hip Lifts
Lie on your back with your feet on the edge of the sofa. Push into the sofa with your feet and lift your hips by squeezing your glutes. Slowly lower down to complete one rep. Do 1 set of 24 reps.
### Side Plank
Bend your arm and place your forearm on the sofa cushion. Step back with your feet and turn into a side plank position. The sofa will cushion your arm, making it more comfortable than a mat! Hold for 45 seconds on each side, then switch. Complete 2 sets of 45 seconds on each side.
### Waist-High Leg Kicks
Using a stepladder or sturdy chair for support, place your hands on top while standing next to it. Lean into the chair and lift your leg to waist height, then kick out straight. Slowly pull the leg back in, touch your foot to the ground, and kick again. Do 2 sets of 12 kicks on each leg.
### Dynamic Step Switch
This intense move will get your heart rate up and work your glutes, quads, and hamstrings. Find a step or stair and place one foot on it. Jump and switch the position of your feet to complete one rep. Aim for 2 sets of 20 switches within 40 seconds or less.
### Pillow Hop-Overs
Place a pillow on the ground to use as a prop for hopping over. Do 10 hop-overs on one leg, jumping from side to side. Next, stand with your feet together and do 10 more hop-overs side to side. For an advanced option, add 10 hop-overs front to back and 10 leaping lunges over the pillow. Challenge yourself by using more than one pillow!
### Progressive Push-Ups
Start with 2 sets of 20 push-ups at counter height. As you get stronger, move to a sofa or chair, then a step, and finally down to the floor. Continue to complete 2 sets of 20 at each level.
### Seated Stretches
Sit on a pillow or two and try some classic seated stretches with your legs spread wide. The raised height makes it easier to stretch and fold forward! Hold each stretch for at least 20 seconds and repeat twice.
Give this living room workout a try next time you have a few free minutes at home. It’s an excellent way to stay healthy without being tied to the gym. You can work out anytime, anywhere!