5 Easy and Effective Home Workouts

You’re not alone if you just acquired a new workout buddy at home. Times are a little different right now and I’m sure you’re looking for creative ways to squeeze in that movement at home. Not all of us are lucky enough to have a full-blown home gym and many of us don’t have dumbbells or other equipment at our fingertips. But let’s make the best of the situation, right? With that said, I thought it would be helpful to put together a post that shares some of my 15-minute workouts that can be done with ZERO equipment at home AND with your kiddies. Don’t worry mama - you got this! WE GOT THIS!

Home Workout Option 1

Those of you who are looking just to get in some movement and break a bit of sweat to keep yourself sane, this one’s for you!

10 x Bodyweight Squats

10 x Alternating Lunges

90-Degree Wall-Sits (30s)

Rest 60s then repeat 4 more times!

Home Workout Option 2

My advice is always to keep it simple! This is another goodie to get your blood flowing, so try it this week (with or without your kids in tow).

10 x Side lunge + leg lift (each leg)

10 x Reverse Lunge (each leg)

20 x Scissor Kicks

Rest 60 seconds and repeat 4 more times!

Home Workout Option 3

Get the most out of your spare 15 minutes and do a full-body workout.

10 x Kneel and Squat

5 x Kick Back (each)

10 x Up Up Down Downs

5 x Push Ups

Rest 60 seconds and repeat 4 more times!

Home Workout Option 4

If you have a skipping rope, go ahead and use it. Otherwise, jumping jacks or high knees work just as good too! Either way, this workout is a great way to get your heart rate up.

25 x Jumps

20 x Walking Lunges

15s Side Plank (each side)

30s Full Plank

Rest 60 seconds and repeat 4 more times.

Home Workout WITH BABY

This one is for the new moms who can use their little one as a baby weight! It is so important for mothers in earlier postpartum stages to squeeze in that movement. For me, being active helped with my postpartum depression. Be sure to always get clearance from your doctor and your pelvic floor physiotherapist.

10 x Baby Raises

10 x Baby Presses

10 x Baby Kiss Push Ups

Rest 60-90 seconds and repeat 3 more times.

Hopefully these mini workouts help you stay active at home! If you haven’t already downloaded my FREE 7-Day Home Workout Routine, you can do that here. Remember not to overthink it and just get moving! Your body (and mind) will thank you later!