What’s Wrong With Working Out at Home?
Absolutely nothing!! I’ve heard from many of my clients that they do not enjoy exercising at a gym. The reasons vary; some find it difficult to carve out ample time to actually go to a gym, between the drive time and the exercise time, it’s just too much for their busy schedule. Others say they don’t know how to fully utilize the equipment and end up feeling awkward. And some are too self conscious to work out in front of other people.
When my son was young my evenings were spent doing laundry, cooking dinner, helping with homework, driving him to and from baseball games and practices and preparing for the next day. I didn’t see how I could squeeze in gym time. So during those years I learned how to get a great workout at home with very little equipment. My arsenal consisted of a jump rope, an exercise ball and a few dumbbells. And as time went on, I’ve had plenty of years to be creative and create an effective exercise routine that anyone can do at home.
Here are some basic exercises that will get your whole body flowing, increase your strength and give you more endurance.
Knee bends – deep movements that help you tone and strengthen your legs and butt
Push Ups – arm and chest strength…do them on your knees if you’re just starting out.
Burpees – A must for all around body and conditioning
Sit Ups – tighten your core, strengthen your abs
Toe Touches – Increase Flexibility, work your lower back
Grandfather Clock – Reach for the sky, clasp your hands, sway gently left and right as far as you can. Works your obliques and lower back.
Standing Lunges – Take a long stride forward…hold…come back. Now the other leg.
Do these with varying intensity and sets and see your body transform in the comfort of your own home.
If you would like to learn how to work out from the comfort of your home utilizing total body movements with minimal equipment, contact Michelle Turner at FullTilt Fitness Training at 727-418-9127 or email her at michelle.trnr@gmail.com.
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