This morning

So yes, I fancied a lie in

I can’t deny the first update on here will be an ‘I’ve been lazy’ post. However, not quite as lazy as you’d think. I wanted a lie in which meant no gym this morning but it wasn’t all bad. I got to use my new 20kg kettlebell and I did a little circuit at home. Trust me, there was no lazy about it. I’ve never made noises like that! My poor neighbours. Unless they are a bit perverted, in which case you are welcome! I tried to cover legs, bum, arms and back. Here is what I did:

• 10 squats with 16kg kettlebell with resistance band
• 10 upright rows with 20kg kettlebell
• 10 glute bridges with 20kg kettlebell with resistance and a pillow!
• 10 single arm rows with 10kg kettlebell
• 10 over head triceps with 10kg kettlebell
• 20 monster walks with resistance band
• 10 single leg kick backs with resistance band

I repeated 4 times over and then had to have a good rest. I love the resistance bands, they really help with my glutes. I have a terribly dodgy left hip and a tight IT band so hip and glute strength is very important to me.

🧳 UNPACKED

The Workout: This was a home circuit using kettlebells and resistance bands – proving you don’t need a gym membership to get a solid workout. The noises I made should have required a warning label.

What Actually Worked: Resistance bands for glute activation are genuinely brilliant, especially if you have hip issues like I did. The variety of kettlebell weights (10kg, 16kg, 20kg) meant I could challenge different muscle groups appropriately without needing a full home gym.

The IT Band Reality: Having a dodgy hip and tight IT band meant I couldn’t skip the accessory work. Monster walks and glute bridges weren’t optional extras – they were essential for keeping me moving without injury.

Kit That Makes Home Workouts Actually Work:

• 📦Pack here A range of kettlebells
• 📦Pack here Heavy resistance band set for glutes
• 📦Pack here Foam roller for IT band torture

Worth Knowing: If you have hip/IT band issues, strengthening glutes is genuinely life-changing. The resistance bands aren’t just Instagram nonsense – they actually work.