Summer Training Tips: How to Get Summer Training Done Easily and 5 Exercises to Do at Home for a Full Body Workout
Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it's also a great opportunity to get in shape and stay fit. If you're looking for ways to easily incorporate training into your summer schedule, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we will give five tips on how to make summer training easy and enjoyable. We will also provide five exercises that can be done at home with no equipment required!
Here are our five tips for summer training:
Tip #01: Set a goal.
Before you start your summer training, it's important to set a goal. This will help you stay on track and motivated throughout the process. What do you want to achieve by the end of the summer? Do you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply improve your overall fitness level? Once you have a goal in mind, you can begin to create a plan to help you reach it.
Tip #02: Find a training partner.
One of the best ways to make summer training more enjoyable is to find a training partner. Having someone to work out with will not only make the time go by more quickly, but it will also help to keep you accountable. If you don't have anyone in mind, try joining a local sports team or follow one of the training plans in the Nordic Strong App.
Tip #03: Set a schedule.
It can be easy to let summer training fall by the wayside if you don't have a set schedule. Especially in periods of travels or in between summer events, it can be hard. To make things easier on yourself, try to set aside a specific time each day or week for training. This will help you to stay on track and make the most of your summer workouts.
Tip #04: Mix things up.
Don't get bored with your summer training by doing the same thing every day. Mix things up and keep your body guessing by trying new exercises and activities. This will not only help you to avoid boredom, but it will also challenge your body in different ways and help you to see results more quickly. In the Nordic Strong App, you can find weekly new workouts for your summer training training! There are workouts for all levels and with different focus to ensure that you get challenged and
Tip #05: Have fun!
Summer training should be enjoyable, so make sure to find activities that you actually enjoy doing. If you don't like running, don't force yourself to do it just because you think it's good for you. There are plenty of other ways to get a great workout, so find something that you can have fun with and stick with it.
Now that you know our five tips for summer training, let's move on to 5 easy exercises that you can do anywhere and anytime!
1) Mountain climbers
How to do it? Start in a high plank position with your hands directly under your shoulders. Bring your right knee toward your chest, then quickly switch and bring your left knee toward your chest. Continue alternating as quickly as you can for 30-60 seconds.
Muscles worked: core, shoulders, quads, glutes
Why we love it: Mountain climbers are a great way to get your heart rate up and they also give your upper body and lower body a workout.
Difficulty level: Medium
2) Jackknife sit-ups
How to do it? Start lying on your back with your legs extended straight and your arms by your sides. From here, sit up and reach for your toes, then return to the starting position. Repeat for 30-60 seconds.
Muscles worked: core
Why we love it: Jackknife sit-ups are a great way to target your abs without putting too much strain on your neck.
Difficulty level: Medium/hard
3) Jump squats
How to do it? Start with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands by your sides. From here, lower into a squat position, then jump up as high as you can. Land softly back into the squat position and repeat for 30-60 seconds.
Muscles worked: quads, glutes, hamstrings
Why we love it: Jump squats are a great way to get your heart rate up and they also give your lower body a good workout.
Difficulty level: Easy/medium
4) Russian twist
How to do it? Start sitting on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. From here, lean back slightly and twist your torso to the right, then to the left. Repeat for 30-60 seconds.
Muscles worked: obliques, abs
Why we love it: Russian twists are a great way to target your obliques (the muscles on the sides of your abs).
Difficulty level: Medium
5) Glute bridge
How to do it? Start lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. From here, raise your hips off the ground and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement. Return to the starting position and repeat for 30-60 seconds.
Muscles worked: glutes, hamstrings
Why we love it: Glute bridges are a great way to target your glutes and hamstrings.
Difficulty level: Easy/medium
To get started with the exercises, do each exercise for 45 sec followed by a 15-sec break. That will make the round 5 minutes. Take a 1 min break after each round and repeat the round 3 or 4 times. That will definitely give a great burn!
We hope you enjoyed our tips for summer training and our five easy exercises that you can do at home. Remember to have fun with your workouts and mix things up to avoid boredom. And most importantly, stay safe and healthy this summer!