Just because the gyms are closed doesn't mean the road to your summer body is closed either!

I think it's safe to say that the coronavirus has shut down all of our favorite places. From our favorite nail salons to our favorite restaurants and cafes, our routine is so out of order now! Since we have all the time in the world at home to basically just watch Netflix and binge-eat, why not start working out for a summer body? With summer right around the corner and the unfortunate mishap of gyms closing, it doesn't mean we have to sit at home and gain 15 pounds. We can't let this virus win! So we came up with several workouts that will have you looking like you've been working on your summer body months before the coronavirus even started.

Ab Workouts

1. Alternating Toe Reach

First, lay down on your back with your arms straight above your head. Next, make sure your legs and arms are straightened out. As you raise your left leg up, your right arm should reach up and tap your left foot. Repeat and alternate with your other leg and arm.

2. Leg Raise Reach and Clap

First, lay down on your back with your arms straight above your head. Next, lift your legs straight up. You can bend your knees if easier. As if you’re doing a crunch, bring your hands behind your legs and clap. Finally, bring your legs down, but make sure they are not touching the ground and repeat.

3. Plank with Hip Dip

First, get in a plank position. Then, move your hips from side to side, but don’t let your hips touch the floor. This workout is great for targeting hip dips!

4. Cross-Body Mountain Climber

First, get into a push-up position with your hands slighter wider apart than your shoulders. Make sure your feet are also slightly wider apart and not touching. Bring one knee to the opposite elbow and repeat with the other knee. Make sure to tighten your core!

5. Bicycle Crunch

First, lay down on your back with your hands behind your head. Bring your right knee in towards your chest while you lift your left shoulder blade off the ground. Touch your knee to your elbow. Repeat with your other knee and elbow.

Check out my favorite ab workout by Chloe Ting down below!

Butt Workouts

1. Hip Thrust

First, lay down on your back with your knees and legs bent. Then, thrust your hips up in the air. Don’t forget to squeeze your glutes! Finally, bring your hips back down to the ground and repeat this process.

2. Glute Bridge

First, lay down on your back with your knees and legs bent. Then, thrust your hips up in the air. The difference between hip thrusts and glute bridges is that you hold a glute bridge for much longer. Hold this position for about 30 seconds to a minute.

3. Sumo Squats

First, start in a standing position with your feet pointed outwards. Then, drop down into a squat. Once your thighs are about parallel to the ground, stand up again at the starting position and repeat.

4. Jumping Squats

First, start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Next, drop down into a squat. Then, jump up as high as you can while engaging your core muscles. When you land, you should land back into your squat position.

5. Hydrant with Leg Extension

First, start on your hands and knees. Next, as you lift one leg away from your body, fully extend your leg outwards at an angle. Repeat with the other leg.

Check out my favorite butt workout by Chloe Ting down below!

Leg Workouts

1. Squats

First, start in a standing position. Next, bend your knees and lower your body until your thighs are parallel from the ground. Finally, slowly start back up in a standing position and repeat.

2. Lunge

First, start in a standing position. As you step only one leg forward, the other leg should be bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. Both legs should be bent at the knee at a 90-degree angle. Do not lean forward! Use your arms if needed to balance yourselves.

3. Donkey Kicks

First, get on all fours. Your hands should be placed directly under your shoulders, and your knees should be placed directly under your hips. Next, keep your knee bent, and lift your leg up and straight towards the ceiling. Before your back begins to arch, bring your left leg back down and repeat with the other leg.

4. Plank with Leg Lifts

First, start in a plank position. Next, keep your legs straight and lift your leg up. Repeat with the other leg.

5. Wall Squats

First, lean with your back straight up against a wall. Then, slide down the wall into a squat position. Hold this position for about 30 seconds to a minute. You should defiantly feel the burn in your thighs!

Check out my favorite leg workout by Chloe Ting down below!

I strongly encourage everyone to try these easy and simple workouts! It only takes about 10 minutes, and if you do them every day then you're guaranteed to get your dream summer body. These workouts will make your quarantine a little less boring, and what else is better than getting a little exercise in? Don't forget that a summer body does not have to look a certain way. Everyone's body is so unique and beautiful, and you can't compare your process to someone else's. If needed, I strongly recommend seeking a nutritionist or dietarian in order to understand what your body should and should not be put through. If you try these workouts, email us and let us know how it went!

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Easy 10-Minute at Home Workouts Without Equipment