Workouts you can do indoors when a chilly day gets the best of you

Let’s be real: we’re at the beginning of a long, cold season and unless your self-discipline never wavers, you’re bound to succumb to the winter freeze at least once. For most of us, it’s not realistic to expect to keep the training schedule as on-point as we do during the warmer months. On days when cutting winds have you staying indoors, you don’t have to forgo your workout altogether. Here are a few different exercises that you can do without leaving your cozy abode:
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Kneeling halos

By adding this exercise into your week, you’re bettering both your core and your posture. Work a desk job? Moves that focus on proper upper body position will counteract those slouching shoulders of yours. The best part about this exercise: it can easily be done while watching your favourite Netflix show.

The plank

Planks and other actions that engage the core and key for runners. Don’t ignore the core. If your old moves are getting stale, consider how Olympian and World Championship runner Sage Watson gets her strong set of abs. 

 

Gotta get that core right! New video posted yesterday! Some people have had trouble viewing on their phones, just click view in desktop version and it will work! Thanks for all the great feedback, you guys are awesome! Makes it that much more fun to make these videos. LINK IS UP IN BIO! #trackandfield #core #preseason #training

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Lunges with arm weights

Our finishing kick may come from our strong legs, yes but being a fast runner doesn’t mean we should skip the arm sessions. This below exercise blends leg work with arm work. The perk: it’s so ridiculously easy to follow and a couple reps can easily be completed while waiting for supper to finish cooking or in the moments before a guest arrives for coffee.  

Glute work

Commit to these this winter and you’ll have that perfect peach emoji bum in no time. Natasha Wodak is basically the queen of strength work and even she says this is a toughie. Her suggestion: have a friend help you out until you get used to the motions. 

 

“This is harder than it looks!” Trying to activate those GLUTES! notice the back foot never touches the ground… why the exercise is more difficult. If you try this- Remember to focus on standing up tall and using your arms! Have a friend hold your hands for the first few to get the hang of it! #glutes #bootygainz #strengthtrainingforrunners #strengthtraining #innovativefitness #noexcuses #bebrave @ifkitsilano @trainphilthy

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Med ball smashing

OK, maybe if you live in the top floor of a rented apartment, this one’s a no-go. But if you’ve got space in the basement of your own home, this is the perfect exercise after a long, hard day. Just… warn your family or live-in partner first. 

 

Having a bad day? Feeling frustrated or angry? ?Then Med Ball Smash is a good exercise for you! Feels good to throw that ball as hard as you can- sometimes I yell too:) let it out!!! Grrrrrr! ????? @ifkitsilano @alex_carrod #innovativefitness #strengthtraining #strengthtrainingforrunners #medballslams #letitout #grrrrr

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