Cottage workouts- no equipment needed - Week 2 of 3



This is week 2 of the Vintage Fitness cottage workout blog series.  I filmed this one on a rainy day at a cottage in the screened in porch with just a Muskoka chair and a paddle.

Week 2: The Muskoka chair workout

Muskoka chair squat with a paddle

Muskoka chair squat with a paddle

Tips:

  • If your knees hurt going down to the chair do a partial squat
  • Keep your back tall and shoulder down
  • Do 15 reps

Video:


Muskoka chair mountain climbers

Muskoka chair mountain climbers

Tips

  • To make this exercise easier start with your feet closer to the chair or slow down the movement
  • This is a great way to warm the body up
  • Keep the core braced to protect the lower back
  • Do 20 reps (10 on each leg)

Video:


Muskoka push ups

Muskoka push ups

Tips:

  • The farther you stand away from the chair the more difficult the exercise will be
  • Keep your shoulders relaxed and brace the core to protect your lower back
  • Do 8-10 reps

Video:


Paddle rows

Paddle rows

Tips:

  • Sit at the front of the chair so that the paddle doesn’t hit into the chair
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the row and hold for a few seconds
  • Do 15 reps

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Good Luck!

Erin

Vintage Fitness

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