Being stuck at home without access to the gym doesn’t mean your daily workouts have to stop. Staying in shape just takes a little ingenuity and your own body.
Okay, if inmates can get ripped in a cell, then you can definitely do some easy workouts while at home. And all you need is your own body. Bodyweight exercises are great for a few reasons. First of all, they won’t cost you a dime. Secondly, they’re really good for you. That’s because they enhance a range of biomotor abilities including strength, power, endurance, speed, flexibility, coordination, and balance. Plus, just a few minutes of bodyweight can boost your metabolism and help you burn fat.
To get started, you don’t need any special equipment, a fancy gym membership, or even a dedicated area in your house. Don’t forget about the basics, either. Crunches, push-ups, planks, squats, lunges, wall sits, and even burpees can deliver a big time workout right from home.
Getting started from home is easy. Here’s a quick workout to try.
- 20 squats
- 10 push ups
- 10 lunges on each leg
- Plank for 30 seconds
- 1 minute wall sits
Run through this circuit three times. Remember to keep movements smooth and controlled. Body weight exercises can be performed to work all of the major muscle groups. To dial up your bodyweight workout, make sure you add some cardio to your circuit. You’ll increase your lung capacity and get your blood pumping. Try, running up your stairs, around your yard, or even in place.
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