There are many circumstances where exercise equipment is not readily available. People feel that if this is the case, they aren't able to get fit or have a healthy lifestyle - NOT TRUE. The Internet can be your best friend, along with social media such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, etc. There are so many exercises out there that you can do without any equipment, at home or even outside! If you want to change it up, many YouTuber's have Zumba videos which you can do right in your living room! Use the internet my friends!
Below are some of my favorite exercises that can be done at home. Mix them up and make your own circuit!
1. Squats. Squats are great for getting your heart rate up, as it is a cardiovascular exercise! Ladies, these are what you need to do to get that booty you've always wanted - tight & toned! There are so many variations of squats such as the ones described below. Jump squats are a great way to advance the workout.
2. Lunges. Doing lunges will help build your quadriceps strength as well as your glutes. To do lunges properly, make sure that your knee doesn't ever extend out over your foot. There are also many variations of the lunge as well such as curtsy lunges, side lunges, walking lunges, and my favorite split-squat lunge.
3. Box jumps. Yup, exactly how they sound. Box jumps are used in many plyometric workouts, working your legs. These will get your heart rate going in NO TIME! These will help you jump higher, while still being low-impact. Aim for a set of 8-10.
4. Burpees. The ultimate full body workout! This exercise will work your entire body including your chest, arms, front deltoids, thighs, hamstrings, and abs. Burpees are great for fat burning and conditioning. Studies have shown that high intensity exercises, like burpees, burn up to 50% more fat than conventional strength training exercises.
5. Push Ups. It is very important to make sure your form is correct when doing push ups. You want your hands lined up with your shoulders, body flat, butt down - making a straight line. Be sure to keep your head aligned as well. There are plenty of variations to do push ups which include regular, wide grip, diamond, elevated, etc. Do your research as these all work different muscles. Push ups are great for strength training.
6. Plank. Planks are an all over body workout. When you have the correct form and hold it for a good amount of time, the benefits are incredible. Planks work your upper abs, your lower abs, your obliques, and your lower back, builds the stabilizer muscles, builds strength for pushups, promotes good posture and helps prevent back injuries, teaches your abs to stay contracted in a regular standing position. These can be done on your hands, or on your forearms. I choose this picture to show you what muscles are being worked while you plank.
Again, these are just some of my favorite exercises that you can do at home if you are unable to go to a gym. There are SO MUCH more. You can do tricep dips, sprints, step-ups, bridges, hip thrusts, etc. The choice is up to you. It's up to you to make it happen. If you are still stuck, Google and search on YouTube at home workouts or anything you might be interested in. Always remember:
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