Title: Welcome to Fresh Start March
Dive back into the details if you skipped the scoop on Greatist's Renew Year Challenge. 🎉
The magic of bodyweight exercises lies in their versatility. You can bust out a set anywhere, even squirreled away in the heart of Times Square (but we won't tell a soul).
Whether you're plugging away at the gym, taking a breather from the couch, or getting crafty in a conference or dorm room, give it your all. And, why not push it a step farther?
Once you've completed your reps, stretch it out and share your achievements on social media. 🔗
Leverage the power of bodyweight exercises to enhance your Greatist Renew Year Challenge by adding these exercises to your fitness arsenal:
Gym Scene
- Burpees: A crowd-pleaser combining strength, cardio, and explosiveness into one move, targeting multiple muscle groups such as your chest, shoulders, legs, and core. 💥
- Mountain Climbers: This high-intensity cardio workout blasts your legs, core, and cardiovascular system, speeding up your heart rate when you need it most. 🏃♂️
- Dips: This full-body powerhouse focuses on your triceps and chest muscles, making the most of the gym equipment or a simple chair. 💪
Breakroom Breakdown
- Push-Ups: Half of any well-rounded fitness routine, this classic bodyweight exercise builds chest and upper-body strength, shoring up your shoulders and triceps while engaging your abs for added core stability. 💪
- Lunges: This versatile leg workout strengthens your materials, glutes, and core, enabling you to adjust and amend the motion based on your personal level. 💪
- Plank: A full-body powerhouse that fortifies your core, shoulders, and back, improving musculoskeletal stability and longevity. Don't forget to hold it for varying durations for added variety. 💪
Dorm Room Dreams
- Bodyweight Squats: A powerhouse exercise that tones your lower body, including your legs, glutes, and core, while maximizing hip and knee flexibility for optimal joint health. 💪
- Glute Bridges: This back-shorefinder boosts your glutes and lower back, promoting hip mobility and engaging your abs, making it an excellent low-impact alternative for dorm room workouts. 💪
- Jumping Jacks: A swift and adaptable cardio workout that engages your entire body, allowing for rhythmic movement even in smaller spaces. 💃
Feeling like you need more focus and structure in your workout regimen? Utilize these workout complexes from Stack.com to help you out:
Complex 1 (Lower Body)
- Squats: 6 sets of 25 reps
- Push-Ups: 6 sets of 10 reps
- Alternating Lunges: 6 sets of 20 reps
- Planks: 6 sets of 30 seconds hold
Complex 2 (Upper Body)
- Push-Ups: 6 sets of 25 reps
- Tricep Dips: 4 sets of 15 reps
- Crunches: 3 sets of 30 reps
- Burpees: 4 sets of 20 reps
Finisher
- 100 Push-Ups
- 100 Crunches
- 100 Bodyweight Squats
Tailor these exercises and complexes to your surroundings, ensuring you maintain momentum throughout the Greatist Renew Year Challenge.
Engage in the Greatist Renew Year Challenge for a whole year, not just the renewal period. It's a great opportunity to improve your health and nutrition habits.
Make resolutions for your health during the holiday season. Instead of focusing on desserts and festive meals, consider adding more nutritious options to your other nutrition choices.
The bodyweight exercises mentioned can be incorporated into your daily life, even during the busiest times of the year. Renewing your fitness routine with these exercises can help you maintain your health throughout the year.
Remember, the Greatist Renew Year Challenge is not just about physical fitness, but also about mental well-being. Use this challenge to set renewal goals for your mind as well, such as practicing mindfulness or meditation daily.
