My favourite FREE workouts at the mo...

Hazel Butterfield
14 July 2016

Let's be honest, we have been given extra time to get summer ready (positive thinking!) Or if you look at it another way, time to get fit for free so we can put the extra cash toward getting away and we need all the money we can get. As Brexit means we may need to go further afield to get our money's worth.

Sometimes we need to squeeze a workout into our busy lives and the gym can just be too time consuming. Or maybe you've ditched it to afford rent, Shiraz or a plethora of hen do's this year. We need to get creative and savvy, so accessible workouts that fit into whatever time and requirements we have are a must.

Variety is key, doing the same workout is easy, lazy and un-beneficial. I've tried a shed load to see what is good, challenging, fun and do-able by real people.

Watch "Total Body Slim Down // PIIT" on YouTube

Or one of my 'go-to' favourites, Natalie Jill...

4 Minute Belly Buster workout! Are you in? Bicycles - Hi to Low (1 minute) Inner Thigh Leg Lifts (30 seconds each side) Single Leg Kick (30 seconds each side) Push Up with single leg left and knee to opposite elbow (as many as you can in 1 minute) Are you IN?

A video posted by NATALIE JILL (@nataliejillfit) on Jun 12, 2016 at 7:27am PDT

First of all, this is a cracking short workout for a bit of tummy busting. It is a great ending to a run or a token effort on a busy day and if some of the moves are a stretch to do as pristinely as Natalie Jill, it's short enough to do it every day and push yourself a bit further each time. I also love this one...

Ab and thigh quickie workout! Here's the deal: 1. Single leg lifts, 30 seconds each side 2. Mini open-close glute bridge, 60 seconds 3. Hand to toe alternating, 60 seconds 4. Flutter kicks, 60 seconds Are you in?

A video posted by NATALIE JILL (@nataliejillfit) on Jun 22, 2016 at 6:33am PDT

Sometimes, even the thought of doing 3 minutes, baffles me. It can ironically take me 20 minutes to psyche myself up. Mind you they say that getting into the headspace and prepping for a workout is ridiculously healthy so actually I'm doing a 23 min workout.

Do it while the bath runs, while the kids watch one episode of SpongeBob Squarepants, while your chips cook, etc. They're short enough to find a way to be incorporated into a busy life.

This, I like the idea of, a quick 5 minute burst before a meal. Simple. Do-able. Effective.

10 Do Anywhere Exercise That Burn 200 Calories In Under 3 Minutes

Do you fancy a FREE 15 Day HIIT Challenge?

How To Rid Belly Fat With As Little Effort As Possible

So bookmark them all, set yourself a goal of trailing them all. One a day. Before you know it, your daily routine is solid, just like your abs.

Of course also check out apps: 7 Minute Workout Challenge - Fitness Guide Inc