Since gyms and sports clubs are currently closed for an extended period, virtual workouts at home have become an increasingly common and convenient way for many people to stay active. One of Estonia’s (and also FitQ) – Katrena Tenno – gave an interview to an interview with Raadio Elmar, in which she discussed virtual workouts and her own exercise routine.
People who already have a strong workout routine are unlikely to be sitting on the couch at home, waiting for gyms to reopen. It’s a different story for those who have been putting off starting their workout routine for a long time—and who have been constantly postponing their workouts in this way.
If you’re having trouble finding the motivation to start working out, Katrena Tenno says: “I’d say that motivation has to come from within first! You have to first find the right place and moment when you say, ‘Now I’m going to start working out.’”
If just getting started seems difficult, Katrena recommends: “You need to find a specific plan. There are now many virtual workout platforms in Estonia where you can work out.” Katrena leads workouts on various platforms, and her workouts on FitQ are among the platform’s most popular. Check out her FitQ channel HERE.
So how can you go beyond just one workout to develop a positive exercise habit? Katrena says, “Maybe this situation isn’t so bad after all, and perhaps the world really did need a change. Take Estonia, for example—there are places where there aren’t even gyms, so in that sense, the world of virtual workouts is the new reality. It’s really nice to work out at home, take a shower, and be back on your couch in five minutes—it’s so convenient.”
But what equipment can you use to work out at home? Katrena believes that the main thing is a mat—or, if you don’t have one, even a towel. If you don’t have dumbbells on hand, you can, for example, fill a backpack with water bottles to use as weights—you can do a lot of exercises with that alone. Dumbbells come in a wide range of weights, and resistance bands can be used for a wide variety of exercises. Even chairs and couches can be great workout tools.
Katrena also mentioned that there really are a lot of different workouts, and you shouldn’t necessarily stick with the first one you come across, but if you don’t like it—after all, there are different cardio, strength, and other workouts—it’s worth looking around and choosing something you really enjoy.
In the interview, Katrena was also asked how often people should try to work out. “It all depends on your fitness level. For those who are used to lifting heavy weights at the gym, it’s currently twice as hard to stay in shape. But if you’re a casual exerciser and have plenty of free time, you could work out four times a week, for example… and why not even more! After all, we have to take into account that people working from home are currently half as active as they used to be. If you don’t have that much time for workouts, I recommend focusing on your diet as well,” noted trainer Katrena Tenno.
The information and quotes in this post are based on an article and interview from Raadio Elmar. Read the Elmar article and listen to the interview HERE
