Special Olympics School of Strength: Your at home workout routine

Looking for a workout routine you can do from the inside of your home? We're excited to introduce you to the School of Strength!

Get started with Special Olympics athletes & WWE Superstar Becky Lynch today for an intense workout program, designed for all abilities & fitness levels.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED:

"An image of everything you need for School of strength: a rug or mat, a chair, a water bottle and enough room to stretch your arms out wide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO 1: WELCOME AND WARM UP

This is your introduction to the School of Strength. Use the stretches in this video to warm-up before every workout. Warming up prepares your muscles for exercise. That helps you perform better, and keeps you from feeling sore after your workout. You’ll increase your flexibility, and protect yourself from getting hurt.

This video covers:

  • Arm Circles
  • Leg Swings
  • Standing Rotations

For even more stretches you can do as a cool-down, check out the Fit 5 Flexibility Series.

Want to get straight to the exercises? Skip to 1:56.


VIDEO 2: IGNITE YOUR ENDURANCE

Get ready to ignite your endurance, Superstar Trainers. These exercises help strengthen your heart and lungs. This helps you to practice or exercise longer and with fewer breaks.

This video covers:

  • Mountain Climbers: Regular and Jumping Climbers
  • Victory Laps: Jogging in Place and High Knees
  • Jumped-Up Jacks: Jumping Jacks and Jumping Jack Squats

For even more endurance exercises, check out the Fit 5 Endurance Series.

Want to get right to the exercises? Start at 1:20.


VIDEO 3: GET SCHOOLED ON STRENGTH

Champion Trainers, get ready to feel the burn. Work out with this video to build muscles in your back, stomach, legs, and arms. These exercises help your body stay strong and fit by building healthy bones and muscles.

This video covers:

  • Power Push-Ups: Wall, modified, and regular push-ups
  • Super Squats: Chair and Regular Squats
  • Belly Blasters: Curl-Ups and Shin Touches

For even more strength exercises, check out the Fit 5 Strength Series.

Want to get right to the exercises? Start at 1:52.

VIDEO 4: BOOST YOUR BALANCE

Congratulations Master Trainer, you’ve made it to your final challenge. Get ready to boost your balance! Balance affects everything that you do. Training with this video can improve your skills in every single sport. It even helps prevent injuries.

This video covers:

  • Walking The Line
  • Half Kneeling Chops
  • Leg Lifts
  • Bounce and Balance

Your fitness journey isn’t over after you complete this video. Keep rewatching the School of Strength videos. Working out with them will continue to improve your endurance, strength, AND balance.

Want to get right to the exercises? Start at 1:12.