Winter’s shorter days and chilly temperatures can leave even the cheeriest among us feeling a little blue. But here’s the good news: a good home workout can warm you up and brighten your mood! Exercise is a natural endorphin booster, and you don’t have to brave the cold to get moving. With just a few versatile items like dumbbells, kettlebells, slam balls, barbells, and plate weights, you can create a fun, effective workout at home to banish those winter blues.
Ready to break a sweat and lift your spirits? Play It Again Sports ~ Brentwood & Hendersonville have just the blues-busting workout at home that you need!
Slam Away Stress
Feeling the winter doldrums creeping in? Grab a slam ball and let it out! Not only does this move release pent-up stress, but it also gives your arms, core, and legs a fantastic workout at home. Plus, the satisfying thud of the ball hitting the ground? Instant mood boost!
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold the slam ball overhead.
- Engage your core, slam the ball to the ground as hard as you can, and squat to pick it up.
- Repeat for 10-15 reps.
Curl Up and Feel Good
Dumbbells are great for both building strength and lifting your spirits. They’re also the perfect equipment for a quick, effective workout at home. Try this quick circuit:
- Bicep Curls: Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing toward the ceiling, and curl them toward your shoulders.
- Overhead Press: Transition into a press by pushing the dumbbells overhead with your palms facing away from you.
- Dumbbell Deadlifts: Lower the dumbbells toward the floor with a flat back and stand back up, palms facing toward you and with the focus on using your glute muscles to stand.
- Do three rounds of 12 reps each, and feel your winter blues melt away as your muscles heat up!
Kettlebell Joy Swings
Few moves are as energizing as a kettlebell swing. This full-body exercise also releases endorphins. It will warm you up and leave you feeling accomplished and alive as you workout at home!
- Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Swing the kettlebell between your legs, then powerfully thrust your hips forward to bring it up to shoulder height.
- Let gravity bring it back down, and repeat for 20-30 reps.
Barbell Beats: Dance & Lift
Who says lifting weights can’t be fun? Grab a barbell, put on your favorite playlist, and combine barbell lifts with dance steps for a mood-lifting twist.
- Start with barbell squats and add a bounce or two at the top.
- Transition into overhead presses and sway to the beat.
- Finish with some barbell rows, stepping side to side in rhythm.
Plate Weight Power-Up
Plate weights aren’t just for barbells! There are so many ways to use them creatively when you workout at home to torch calories and lift your mood.
- Plate Press: Hold a plate weight at chest level and press it out and back.
- Weighted Twists: Sit on the floor with knees bent, hold the plate, and twist side-to-side.
- Overhead Hold & Lunge: Hold the plate overhead while lunging forward.
- Complete three rounds of 12 reps per exercise to feel the endorphins flood in.
Create a Winter Wonderland Circuit
Combine all your gear—dumbbells, kettlebells, slam balls, and plate weights—for a quick circuit that keeps your heart rate up and your mood high:
- Slam Ball Slams – 15 reps
- Dumbbell Overhead Press – 12 reps
- Kettlebell Swings – 20 reps
- Barbell Deadlifts – 10 reps
- Plate Weight Twists – 12 per side
- Rest for a minute and repeat for three rounds. You’ll get a full-body workout and a rush of feel-good vibes!
Start 2025 with the Gear You Need for Mood-Lifting Exercise at Home – Shop Play It Again Sports ~ Brentwood & Hendersonville
Ready to crush the winter blues and boost your endorphins? Head over to Play It Again Sports ~ Brentwood & Hendersonville to stock up on all the workout-at-home equipment you need. January 1 through 31, 2024, shop 10% Off Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Slam Balls, Barbells, Plate Weight, and Fitness Gear to create the perfect home gym to get in shape and elevate your mood.
From kettlebells to barbells and slam balls to dumbbells, they’ve got it all at unbeatable prices. Plus, with friendly staff to help you find the perfect gear, you’ll be all set to slay your workouts at home this winter! Your winter blues-busting routine starts now. Let’s lift, swing, and slam our way to a brighter season!
With two convenient locations in the greater Nashville area, Play It Again Sports ~ Brentwood & Hendersonville are the best spots to purchase and recycle your high-quality sports gear, so you’re all set for any game you love to play!
Play It Again Sports ~ Brentwood
1701 Mallory Lane, Suite 350
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-661-1107
[email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 – 8; Saturday: 10 – 6; Sunday: 12 – 5
Play It Again Sports ~ Hendersonville
201 North Anderson Lane, Suite 300
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-822-6633
[email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday: 10 – 7; Saturday: 10 – 6; Sunday: 12 – 5
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