Do you want to get fit but aren’t very keen on the idea of going to the gym? No problem. Home workouts have always been a good idea for anybody who wants to try and get into shape, but this has never been the case more so than now. Following the pandemic in 2020, fitness experts everywhere had to develop different workout routines and options that they could put into place to make it so that they were maintaining their fitness even during a time when all gyms were forced to close. Some of the tips that were put forward by these experts have been compiled here.
The Benefits of Home Workouts
There are a number of different benefits that come with doing home workouts and these include but are not limited to the following:
More Privacy
A lot of people do not like going to the gym because they do not want to be in public view when working out. This is understandable, and if you fall into this category, then home workouts make a lot of sense.
Cheaper
Gym memberships can be particularly expensive and home workouts can save you a lot of money in the long run. You will have to fork out initially for home gym equipment, but if you visit the right sites, then this doesn’t have to be expensive. Not to mention, once you have the equipment, you don’t have to pay for anything else. You can simply keep using that equipment, and then you don’t need to be concerned about monthly payments to the gym.
Stay Within Your Limits
When you are following a home workout plan, you do not feel as much pressure as you do in a gym setting, meaning you feel much better about staying within your limits. If you ever try to push yourself too hard, then you run the risk of injuring yourself in the process.
Home Workouts
So, what are some effective home workouts you can give a go? They include some of the following:
Bodyweight for Beginners
- 20 reps of bodyweight squats
- 10 reps of push-ups
- 10 reps of walking lunges (on each leg)
- 10 reps of dumbbell rows
- A 15-second plank
- 30 seconds worth of jumping jacks
Bodyweight Advanced
- 10 reps of one-legged bodyweight squats (on each leg)
- 20 reps of bodyweight squats
- 10 reps of walking lunges (on each leg)
- 20 jump step-ups
- 10 pull-ups
- 10 dips
- 10 chin ups
- 10 push-ups
- 30-second plank
HIIT Training
This kind of training is very intense, but can also be very effective. A lot of the time, when you see HIIT Training, it will involve running of some kind which can be difficult if you don’t have a lot of room. On the other hand, though, you could always do burpees which help you burn just as much and do not require a lot of space.
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