Comfort of Home with the Benefit of Exercise

No time to workout? Can’t make it to the gym? Are those the reasons you put exercise on the backburner? If that is the case, then there is a simple solution that gets rid of both of those excuses. There are simple workout routines that you can do in your free time in the comfort of your own home.

The recommended amount of time an adult should workout is 30 minutes a day five days a week. So that means it’s time for you to get off that couch and get active!

You should incorporate a cardio workout along with strength workouts to really get the most out of you exercise routine.

• Cardio Workouts are important to your body because it strengthens the heart muscle improving your endurance and overall health. Some exercises that do this are:
  • Jogging in place is a great way to get a good cardio workout. You can intensify this simple workout by adding weights or doing a high knee jog. This is a perfect place to start a workout routine and can help you warm-up.
  • Jumping Jacks are another excellent heart pumping exercise that gets your whole body moving and gets you into shape. Doing 2 sets of 15 reps each will be a good workout for you and your body, and as time goes on, you can add more sets and reps to benefit more out of this exercise.
  • Jumping Squats are a great cardio exercise that focuses on your abs, butt, thighs, and legs. The higher you jump and the lower you squat, the more intense the workout will get and the more exercise you pick up.

After a good cardio workout, it’s now time to build up those muscles and do some strength workouts to get a balanced exercise routine.

• Strength Workouts  are important because they build up your strength, speed and power and it also can build muscle mass depending on what your overall goal is. Some exercises that promote strength are:
  • Push-Ups are a great strength workout to build up and tone your biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles. A good way to start is just doing 1 set of 10 push-ups. If you feel like it was a breeze, add another set.
  • Sit-Ups and Crunches are a great strength workout for your core. Your abs, lower back, and thighs will benefit immensely from this particular exercise. If you feel like sit-ups are a little too intense to start, you can always do crunches instead. Doing a couple sets of 10 sit-ups each can really shape your stomach and body, giving you that healthy feel and look.
  • Still Squat is a similar concept to the jumping squats mentioned in the cardio section with one major difference; instead of jumping, you place your back against a wall and keep your legs at a 90 degree angle. This particular workout will help exercise your legs and hindquarters. The intensity depends on how long you stay in that position.

Working out does not have to be a difficult process. It is absolutely possible to get all the exercise you need right in your own living room. However, as with any workout routine, it is important to not overexert yourself.

It is extremely crucial to warm up before every workout and keep hydrated at all times. Now that you know a few exercises it’s time to put down the computer and kick your exercise into high gear!