General fitness information only. If you have a health condition or injury, check with a doctor before starting.
A short home routine can fit around a busy day.
Squats
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, lower your hips as if sitting back into a chair, then stand up. Keep your chest up and knees in line with your toes.
Press-ups
Start in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders. Lower your chest towards the floor and push back up. Drop to your knees if you need to.
Lunges
Step forward and lower your back knee towards the floor, then push back to the start. Alternate legs.
Plank
Hold a straight line from head to heels, resting on your forearms. Start with short holds and build gradually.
Glute bridges
Lie on your back with your knees bent, then lift your hips towards the ceiling and lower. This works the back of the legs and hips.
Putting it together
Do each exercise for a set number of repetitions, rest, and repeat two or three times. Two or three sessions a week is a good start.
