Are you bored yet? Kick off this New Year's fitness regimen ahead of the pack

Perhaps, against all odds, the inter-Christmas period is the perfect time to start getting in shape. There's no shortage of time to do it, and you'll have the edge on January gym sign-ups - if you can find a routine that accommodates curious family members and overload occasional carbohydrate. The resources below do just that, so you can start the new year off to a great start.

For Mobility…Gold Medal Bodies

If the sluggishness gets a little too much but you still don't want to miss The Great Escape, the GMB team has a host of free routines designed to address body issues and build mobility, most of them being relaxing enough to be done on the floor in front of the television. Bonus: If you do the frog hip stretch during the piece with Donald Pleasence and the plane, no one will notice you're crying.

For the barbell workout… Tanya Poppett

Dumbbells easily increase the amount of exercise you can try - but if your household doesn't have a set that collects dust under the daybed, a few soup cans can fill the void. Poppett combines cardio and strength with "complexes" like the Devil's Workout - six different moves for six reps each, done at a fast pace with minimal rest in between.

Stretch yourself...
For yoga… Breathe & Flow

OK, good, Bre and Flo Niedhammer's minimalist environment - they get plenty of exercise surrounded by peaceful greenery and lined with palm trees - is going to be a little infuriating if your floor is covered in Lego and dog hair , but their easy-to-follow yoga routines are a perfect way to combine flexibility and strength, no matter how little time you have. Also: their baby is adorable.

To hang out… Andrew Tracey

Uno Tournament getting a little hot? Monopoly degenerates into a discussion of the evils of capitalism? When it's time for a breath of fresh air, load up a backpack with those junk hardback books from Jeremy Clarkson and peruse these routines from Men's Health's fitness editor: he specializes in solitary conditioning routines, brutal and short, made with an improvised kit.

For bodyweight movements… Chloe Mac

The problem with calisthenics (it's a bodyweight-only exercise with a mix of acrobatics and static holds) is the learning curve: most resources go from crunches to Olympian feats with barely a break. To be fair, Cardiff-based Chloe Mac has plenty of these, but she also has plenty of beginner-friendly moves, like the foot-assisted pull-up and the couch-assisted press-up. Keep it up and you'll...

Are you bored yet? Kick off this New Year's fitness regimen ahead of the pack

Perhaps, against all odds, the inter-Christmas period is the perfect time to start getting in shape. There's no shortage of time to do it, and you'll have the edge on January gym sign-ups - if you can find a routine that accommodates curious family members and overload occasional carbohydrate. The resources below do just that, so you can start the new year off to a great start.

For Mobility…Gold Medal Bodies

If the sluggishness gets a little too much but you still don't want to miss The Great Escape, the GMB team has a host of free routines designed to address body issues and build mobility, most of them being relaxing enough to be done on the floor in front of the television. Bonus: If you do the frog hip stretch during the piece with Donald Pleasence and the plane, no one will notice you're crying.

For the barbell workout… Tanya Poppett

Dumbbells easily increase the amount of exercise you can try - but if your household doesn't have a set that collects dust under the daybed, a few soup cans can fill the void. Poppett combines cardio and strength with "complexes" like the Devil's Workout - six different moves for six reps each, done at a fast pace with minimal rest in between.

Stretch yourself...
For yoga… Breathe & Flow

OK, good, Bre and Flo Niedhammer's minimalist environment - they get plenty of exercise surrounded by peaceful greenery and lined with palm trees - is going to be a little infuriating if your floor is covered in Lego and dog hair , but their easy-to-follow yoga routines are a perfect way to combine flexibility and strength, no matter how little time you have. Also: their baby is adorable.

To hang out… Andrew Tracey

Uno Tournament getting a little hot? Monopoly degenerates into a discussion of the evils of capitalism? When it's time for a breath of fresh air, load up a backpack with those junk hardback books from Jeremy Clarkson and peruse these routines from Men's Health's fitness editor: he specializes in solitary conditioning routines, brutal and short, made with an improvised kit.

For bodyweight movements… Chloe Mac

The problem with calisthenics (it's a bodyweight-only exercise with a mix of acrobatics and static holds) is the learning curve: most resources go from crunches to Olympian feats with barely a break. To be fair, Cardiff-based Chloe Mac has plenty of these, but she also has plenty of beginner-friendly moves, like the foot-assisted pull-up and the couch-assisted press-up. Keep it up and you'll...

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