No gym...No problem.

The winter storm warning today inspired me to write about ways to get fit, outside of the gym.  Just because you can't hit the gym, doesn't mean you can't get an INTENSE workout session in.  I hear a lot of "EXCUSES" about reasons people fail to make it to the gym.  Job, School, Kids, Family, Organizations, Board Meetings, etc. etc.  Unfortunately I don't see those as valid excuses.  Every excuse I mentioned, I deal with personally, on a daily basis.  I realize life comes at us quickly, and time can be difficult to manage, but failing to take care of your body is something you just can't negotiate.  45 minutes is all you need to get this accomplished, a few times a week.  You can't afford to not take care of your body, it will end up costing you in the long run in healthcare expenses.  Okay, enough of my rant; here are a few items I think you all should pick up for those days you can't make it to the gym:

1. Brute Force Sandbag- you can purchase one from our website, ( http://www.warriorfitnesscenter.com ).  They come in a variety of sizes, and with one there are over 180 different exercises for it's uses, awesome option!

2. 2 pairs of Dumbbells/ Kettlebells- You can find a cheap set at Walmart reasonably priced.  Find a weight you're able to manage but is challenging, as well as a pair that are lighter for high rep exercises.  My suggestion would be find a light pair of Kettlebells, and a heavy pair of Dumbbells.

3.  Pullup Bar- Inexpensive and can be found at Walmart.

With these 4 items alone, you have all you need to kick some ass at home.

Here is a quick 45 minute workout for you to try out at home:

Warm Up: 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds of rest between sets (1 set: 5 min total)

Toe Touches

T- Pushups

Pop Squats

Bodyweight Squats

**1 min rest**

Strength Endurance: 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds of rest between sets (3 sets: 15 min total)

Pushups

Pullups

Burpees

Lunge Jumps

**1 min rest**

Core Exercises: 45 seconds of work, 15 seconds of rest between sets (3 sets: 15 min total)

Forward Plank

Left side Plank

Right side Plank

Reverse Crunch

**1 min rest**

Finisher: 200 Jumping Jacks (w/in at least 5 minutes)

Stretch/cool down: 5 min

ENJOY!