Do you also feel that you often miss out on your workout because of being short of time, having cramps, broken equipment, or anything? Well, then you are not alone. Many people skip on their regular exercise routine only because of these things. But, we are a firm believer in working out at home and not spending a lot of money on buying gym equipment or that going to the gym is the only way to work out.
So, here we are sharing some tips on working out at home without many types of equipment.
You can select any of these exercises to train your body and work out at home.
1. Tone your full body
Toning your full body means moving each and every muscle of the body. Training by exercising and taking proper rest at intervals is necessary. You can choose some of these workouts while training your whole body.
- Burpees
- Star jumps
- Planks
- Side planks
- Step-ups
- Lunges
- Chair-dips
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
2. Tone your abs
You must have been tired of your buffy belly and are now, here with the aim of toning your abs. Obviously, you can’t only depend on exercise for this and also have to take care of the diet you follow. You can choose exercises from the ones mentioned below:
- Plank
- Crunches
- Reverse crunches
- Sprinter sit-ups
- Leg raises
- Mountain climber
3. Tone your upper body
Strong arms, toned back, shoulder and chest are something we all want. But just wanting something won’t help, what you need to do is work hard for them without making excuses of any kind. Here, are some exercises that will help you tone your upper body without hitting the gym.
- Arm circles
- Arm front raise
- Arm Lateral raise
- Superman pose
- Aquaman pose
- Incline/ decline pushups
- Wall walk-up
4. Tone your legs
Leg strength is what we call real strength and power. So, if you are looking for strong hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes these are the exercises you can choose from.
- Squats
- Sumo squats
- Hip raises
- Glute bridges
- High knees
- Lunges
- Side-lunges
5. HIIT
This high-intensity interval training helps you build strength as well as improve your cardio. HIIT has shown better results as compared to longer workouts of moderate-intensity workouts. This High-intensity interval training is your key for making you feel better, fresh, and energetic. This workout is suited for anyone, even people who don’t have a habit of exercising regularly. You can choose from any of these workouts.
- Walkout
- Butt-kicks
- Knee-hugs
- Mountain-climbers
- Jump-squats
- Planks up and down
What you need to keep in mind during all these workouts is that you should not skip on your warm-up as well as your cool-down. Both these things are necessary for revving up your cardiovascular system and maintaining your body temperature. Fast-paced walking, walking up and down the stairs are some of the warm-up and cool-down exercises.
Other than this, what you should also pay attention to is stretching. Improving your flexibility and range of motion stretching also enhances your performance in many activities.