1. Sit-ups or Crunches

Try sit-ups or crunches for a minute straight then take a 20-second break. Repeat this 5 times and you'll be nearer to the abs you've always wanted.

2. Push-ups

While push-ups may seem like the hardest exercise to master (especially if you don't have very good upper body strength) they're actually a really good beginner move. It targets your chest, shoulders, triceps, core and legs all in one move. Try starting on your knees and as you work up to a full-blown push-up, do 3 sets of 8-10 push-ups.

3. Squats, squats, squats

I'm not talking about squats with weights, although it is a great work out. When doing a squat, your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Then sit back and down like you're sitting in an imaginary chair. Keep your head facing forward as your upper body bends forward a bit. Let your lower back arch slightly as you descend. Make sure your thighs are as parallel to the ground as possible, with your knees over your ankles. Keep your body tight and push through your heels to bring yourself back to the starting position. Start with 3 sets of 10 then add more reps as you become more advanced.

4. Jumping jacks

These look silly if someone else is watching you but can be tonnes of fun alone. Get yourself a good sports bra or compression top to make sure jumping up and down isn't a pain. Start with 8-10 reps or 30 seconds of jumping jacks then work up to more. If you don't feel like ONLY doing jumping jacks, they're also a great warmup.

5. Yoga

This doesn't require a whole lot of movement (by that I mean as compared to using a machine or jogging) and all you need is a mat and some soothing music.

6. Walk in place

If you have cable or any type of streaming service that includes adverts, try walking in place during them. With longer shows, you can get up to 12 minutes of cardio. If you add arm exercises, you can kill two birds with one stone.

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