Home Exercises
People are increasingly looking for ways to stay active without having to visit the gym or buy heavy equipments which are quite expensive, thats why home workouts are increasing day by day.
Read this article if you want suggestions on low cost equipments.
There are a lot of exercises which can be performed at home without having to buy equipment at all. In this article we will explore a variety of exercises you can do conveniently while staying at home. Some of these exercises are:
1-Bodyweight squats:
Squats done with your body weight are a wonderful exercise for lower body. The lower body muscles include hamstrings, quads and glutes do this exercise, stand up and put your arms by your side and feet shoulder width apart. Keep your chest up and slowly lower your body by bending at the hips and knees and putting your weight on your heels. Pause for some time and then return back to the starting position. Repeat this procedure for 10-15 times.
2-Push-ups:
The chest,shoulders and triceps can all be done all in one by doing traditional exercise called pushups.Stand off in plank stance with your hands wide slightly wider than shoulder width apart.Bend your elbows to allow the body to lower down.Then keep your elbows close to your body and push back to the beginning position.Repeat this exercise 10-15 times.
3-Lunges:
Exercises like lunges are really good for glutes, hamstring and in general lower body as a whole.Start by placing your hands on your hips in a hip width stance.Step forward with your righ food such that your knee almost touches the ground and right thigh is parallel to the ground which helps to lower the body.Now repeat the procedure with left leg aswell and repeat the exercise 15 times with each leg.
4-Plank:
Plank is a fantastic workout to strengthen your core muscles.Start by lying down on the ground and then elevate your body off the ground while maintaining straught back.keep your core tight and your body straight, hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat 2-3 sets.
5-Mountain climbers:
Mountain climbers are excellent for strengthening your legs, shoulders and core. Start out in plank position with your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Then rapidly bring your left knee towards your chest while extending your right leg back. Begin by bringing your right knee towards your chest.
6-Burpees:
Burpees are a very difficult exercise that may train every muscle in your body. Start by standing with your feet apart from your shoulders. Jumps your feet back into a plank posture after squatting down and settling your hands infront of you. Do a push up, then jump your feet back towards your hands and stand up and leap into the air. Repeat for 10-15 reps.
7-Jumping jacks:
Exercises like jumping jacks are easy but excellent for raising your heart rate and training your arms, legs and core. Begin by standing your feet together and your arms at your sides. With your arms raised over your head, jump your feet out to the sides, then spring back to the beginning position.
8-Bicycle crunches:
Your core muscles,especially obliques,will benifit greatly from this exercise.Start by lying on your back and placing your hands behind your head and lifting your knees off the ground.Straighten your right leg and bring your right elbow to your left knee. After that straighten your left leg while bringing your right elbow towards your right knee.Continue alternating for 10-15 reps on each side .
9-Superman:
Your lowerback and glutes will get a tremendous exercise workout from the superman movement. Start by lying face down on the ground while extending your arms and legs. Maintain a firm core and neutral neck while you lift your arms, chests and legs off the ground. Hold this position for 2-3 seconds then get back to the starting position. Repeat for 10-15 reps.
10-Side plank:
The side plank is a great workout for obliques development and balance enhancement. Lay on your side with your legs stacked on top of one another and your elbow directly beneath your shoulders. Lift your hips off the ground keeping your core tight and your body in a straight line. Hold this position for 30-60 seconds, then flip sides and do it again
Benifits of exercising:
Maintaining a good mental and physical health requires
proper exercising. Regular exercises helps to maintain bones,muscles,joints and boost the immune system. It also helps tomaintain a healthy body weight and cardiovascular system. Additionally, it also helps in lowering the risk of disease like diabetes, obesity and heart diseases.
Along with the physical benifits exercise also benifits our mental health. It has been demonstrated to improve mood, decrease stress and anxiety and promotes better sleep aswell.
Staying active is crucial for leading a happy and healthy life. It is recommended that adults engage in atleast 2 days per week and 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercises.
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23 Responses
These are all great exercises but I hate push-ups. LOL. They are just hard for me. I know I have done most of these workouts which are great for keeping me in shape. Great post!
I have recently started to do exercise at home. I am not very active so I am finding it hard to do tough exercises. I hope my stamina builds up soon
These are great exercises to use to get into shape. I’m not sure they’re right for a beginner though.
Great list, these are all easy enough to practice at home in your living room ect.
Those are very good ideas. Simple but effective. Great post.
These workouts are great for a home workout. They target the entire body and they are beginner friendly, just have to change the amount of reps. Thank you for sharing!
I used to do a lot of exercises some years back. Now, not so much as I transferred to other activities. I never learned how to do push-ups. I guess I don’t have enough power to lift myself up 😉 Thanks for sharing these awesome exercises!
I’ve actually been thinking that I need to start exercising I bit more then I have been. These look super simple and don’t take long to do throughout the day. I just don’t have time to go to a gym. Thanks so much for sharing!
I need to find time to start taking better care of my health. These exercises look easy enough for me to be able to do while watching tv.
Thank you for sharing these fantastic home workout ideas that will undoubtedly make staying fit a lot more enjoyable for your readers!
Your article on 10 fun and effective home exercises to stay fit is a fantastic resource for those looking to maintain their fitness from the comfort of their own homes. The exercises you’ve curated offer a diverse range of options that are both enjoyable and effective. From bodyweight workouts to cardio routines, you provide a well-rounded selection that caters to different fitness levels and preferences. The clear instructions and accompanying visuals make it easy for readers to follow along and get the most out of each exercise. Thank you for sharing these valuable tips and helping us stay fit and active at home. Keep up the great work!
No need to go to a gym, you can do these exercises at home!
Whenever I do attempt any of these exercises you mention, I do feel accomplished even with a couple of repetitions!! However, push ups are something i dread doing and more recently, i avoid jumping jacks as they hurt the bottom of my feet
I love home workouts! These all sound like super fun to do. Love body weight squats
I am actually pinning this to return to regularly because I have started exercising at home. Thank you for a good list of daily exercises. Since moving to Buffalo, I have been homebound more and needed a solid inside workout.