If you’re not sure where to start with putting together a bodyweight exercise plan, then Veowna recommends working in some squat and lunge variations. They provide an effective lower body workout without needing a great deal of room, and can help you to build up your strength and balance, no equipment required.

Sumo squat pulse

Sumo squat pulses “improve hip mobility and leg strength,” says Veowna, and they’re super simple to do. Start by standing with your feet wider than hip width apart and then, making sure you “focus on core engagement to maintain an upright posture throughout the movement,” slowly squat down. Stop once your legs are at a 90 degree angle, and then use your knees to move your body slightly up and down in a pulsing motion for 30 seconds.

Curtsey lunge into lateral leg raise

To perform a curtsey lunge, stand with your feet around shoulder width apart, and then step your right foot back and cross it behind your left – almost as though you’re curtseying. When you’re at the bottom of your lunge with your back leg bent at 90 degrees, push yourself back upright. Instead of going straight into standing, though, keep your right foot moving and raise it out to the side, hold for a second, and then return to your starting position.

Home workouts: bodyweight exercises that you can do in a small space if you have a tiny flat