9 indoor workouts from fitness trainer Beverley Cheng

The cooler weather is here, and it’s a good time to plan your workouts for the season ahead. If you’re missing your hot-girl walks, pilates in the park or summer bike rides by the lakeshore, there are ways to keep it fresh and fun during these frosty months. 

Fitness trainer Beverley Cheng has created a variety of exercise videos for CBC Life, and we’ve rounded up the best ones to help you transition your routine indoors. 

With little to no equipment (just a few items found around your home at most), these 25- to 30-minute sessions are quick, minimal and can be done in your living room. Grab your mat and water bottle and get ready to sweat through the cosy season!

Cardio on the spot

Missing your outdoor runs? This cardio routine will get your heart pumping as much as any jog could — no treadmill required! 

If you want to get in some high-intensity cardio, this tabata workout will have you sweating while you work your abs.

Pull up a chair

This low-impact full-body routine is perfect for beginners and for days you want to take it easy. Using nothing but your body weight and a chair, the exercises will build your strength and stability.

Want to kick your chair workout up a notch? Beverley shows you how to level up with another more challenging full-body routine.

This low-impact workout uses a towel as a slider and as resistance — and as a bonus, you can use it to wipe away your sweat! 

No equipment, no problem

If your muscles are sore, try these low-impact exercises, which will get you moving when you least want to. 

Core workouts are challenging enough on their own, so here’s an abdominal blast that requires zero equipment and zero crunches. 

Resistance bands only

If you’re short on space and equipment, we’ve got you. This simple session can be done in tight quarters with nothing but a resistance band and a mat. 

For an intense lower-body burn, this routine combines high reps with a resistance band to target the legs and glutes.