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Benedict Arnold
- Oct 30, 2012
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Fitness Workouts at Home
Working out takes a lot of discipline, especially when you do it at home. While you will have the distinct advantage of not having to go anywhere to get in shape, you may also be plagued with the temptations that come with choosing this domain as your own personal gym. That is why it is important to choose the right fitness workouts.
If you don’t have the room for exercise equipment, try working out with an exercise video. Here you will receive a full aerobic workout complete with instructor all right there in your living room. This should help to motivate you while giving you a solid cardio option.
Jump rope as your form of aerobic exercise. If you don’t opt for the video, perhaps this long-standing favorite activity will get you up and moving. Jumping rope targets several muscle groups while providing yet another cardio option that doesn’t take up much space.
Purchase a treadmill or stationary bike. Both pieces of equipment will go a long way toward providing aerobic exercise guaranteed to get your metabolism up and keep it there throughout the rest of your day.
In addition all the cardio, you will need to consider putting together a strength training routine. This should include exercises that target all muscle groups. While the cardio is designed to burn fat, the strength training will keep your muscles toned and strong. Add a range of exercises for the abs, obliques, arms, legs, shoulders, chest, and back.
There are plenty of equipment options that don’t take up a lot of space and can be stored quickly and easily. Hand weights are one example. They range I weight from two pounds on up, and fit easily into a corner or closet. An exercise ball, resistance bands, and medicine are other examples of easily obtainable equipment.
If you choose not to use weights, you can always choose to utilize household items. Canned goods make great weights while steps or a staircase can aid you in stepping and strengthening exercises.
Other great examples of effective cardio exercises are: jumping jacks, lunge walks, and jogging in place. If you have stairs they, too, will provide plenty of cardio. Add several different cardio exercises to your daily routine for variation.
If music motivates you, use it while working out. You may choose to listen to your iPod or MP3 player for privacy, or blast your favorite tunes on a stereo system. Either way, it’s all about motivation. The right songs can often times get you in the mood to exercise and keep you there for the duration of your fitness workout.
Make sure to workout at the same time every day. While this may vary a few minutes either way, keeping a schedule is important to your success. Failing to do so can result in the workouts ceasing altogether. By setting and sticking with a schedule, you will always know when to work out and can plan the rest of your day around it.
Working out takes a lot of discipline, especially when you do it at home. While you will have the distinct advantage of not having to go anywhere to get in shape, you may also be plagued with the temptations that come with choosing this domain as your own personal gym. That is why it is important to choose the right fitness workouts.
If you don’t have the room for exercise equipment, try working out with an exercise video. Here you will receive a full aerobic workout complete with instructor all right there in your living room. This should help to motivate you while giving you a solid cardio option.
Jump rope as your form of aerobic exercise. If you don’t opt for the video, perhaps this long-standing favorite activity will get you up and moving. Jumping rope targets several muscle groups while providing yet another cardio option that doesn’t take up much space.
Purchase a treadmill or stationary bike. Both pieces of equipment will go a long way toward providing aerobic exercise guaranteed to get your metabolism up and keep it there throughout the rest of your day.
In addition all the cardio, you will need to consider putting together a strength training routine. This should include exercises that target all muscle groups. While the cardio is designed to burn fat, the strength training will keep your muscles toned and strong. Add a range of exercises for the abs, obliques, arms, legs, shoulders, chest, and back.
There are plenty of equipment options that don’t take up a lot of space and can be stored quickly and easily. Hand weights are one example. They range I weight from two pounds on up, and fit easily into a corner or closet. An exercise ball, resistance bands, and medicine are other examples of easily obtainable equipment.
If you choose not to use weights, you can always choose to utilize household items. Canned goods make great weights while steps or a staircase can aid you in stepping and strengthening exercises.
Other great examples of effective cardio exercises are: jumping jacks, lunge walks, and jogging in place. If you have stairs they, too, will provide plenty of cardio. Add several different cardio exercises to your daily routine for variation.
If music motivates you, use it while working out. You may choose to listen to your iPod or MP3 player for privacy, or blast your favorite tunes on a stereo system. Either way, it’s all about motivation. The right songs can often times get you in the mood to exercise and keep you there for the duration of your fitness workout.
Make sure to workout at the same time every day. While this may vary a few minutes either way, keeping a schedule is important to your success. Failing to do so can result in the workouts ceasing altogether. By setting and sticking with a schedule, you will always know when to work out and can plan the rest of your day around it.
