How to do exercise at home
Health FitnessAlthough the commercial gym is the first choice for most people when trying to stay in shape, it shouldn’t be the only option. Many people don’t realize it, but you can stay / be very fit and healthy just by exercising at home. Yes, results can be achieved with workouts at home.
Home Vs Gym
Obviously, if you want to work hard and want to reach your peak fitness level, a commercial gym is superior (unless you have your own high-end home gym).
Whether it’s a squat rack, stair master, or incline bench, you have everything you need at your disposal in a commercial gym. If you work from home, you most likely don’t have these luxuries, you have to settle for simple but effective equipment like adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells, etc.
However, a home gym is great because it’s FREE (well, after you buy the equipment) and it’s at home. You can also create it in your own environment, you can watch TV or listen to music (no annoying headphones!)
How to do exercise at home?
To successfully exercise at home, you will need a few important things:
1) Equipment– I think if you want to have a decent weight training at home, the minimum equipment you should have would be a pair of adjustable dumbbells and a chin-up bar. With adjustable dumbbells you can hit almost every part of the body and with a chin-up bar you can really work your upper body. Of course, if you have more money, you can get more equipment (I would buy an adjustable bench first).
2) Space– You must have some space inside or outside your house to exercise. If you live in a small one-bedroom studio, you should consider going to the park.
3) Motivation– To be completely honest, exercising alone in the isolation of your home can be mentally difficult. I don’t know about you, but when I’m in a gym surrounded by people, I tend to exercise harder, lift more weights, and run faster. When I’m at home I have a much harder time concentrating mentally and staying motivated.
Whatever your choice, work hard and stay healthy.