Although gyms and yoga studios are widely available, you may choose to stay home and work out for the sake of affordability and convenience. As always, staying active and healthy is of the utmost importance, but it’s going to take a bit of creativity. Thankfully, there’s no dearth of opportunities and resources to help you do exactly that, right in the comfort and safety of home.

Here, !nspired Books explores the many ways that you and even the whole family can stay in shape without having to hit the gym.

How to Get Started

So you’re ready to start your home fitness journey. But where do you start? Here are some tips and resources to get you off on the right foot.

If you’re starting a new exercise program, it’s highly recommended that you get checked out first. Fortunately, most health insurance policies cover wellness exams.
Check out small-space exercise routines that you can easily do in whatever space you have available at home so you know what kind of space and equipment you’ll need.
Find the right equipment for small spaces that’ll need and should have on hand.
Clean up and declutter your space. Not only will these steps give you more space to exercise, being tidy will benefit your mental well-being, too!
If you need some motivation to get started, check out !nspired Books for motivational reading materials and coaching sessions.

Choose Your Style and Routine

There are plenty of exercise options to keep things fun and interesting, so check out your options and don’t be afraid to mix things up!

Yoga is proving to be a beneficial exercise to do as not only does it keep your body healthy, Stylist notes that it also has other benefits like stress relief. There’s no shortage of yoga and other exercises you can do online—and for free, at that.
You can also find exercise videos and activities that are great for all ages, including the little ones.
At home routines can also involve great outdoors beyond your front door! Exercising outside has been shown to provide both physical and mental benefits, so take your home routine outdoors for expanded benefits!
Don’t forget Fido! He needs exercise too, so equip him for outings and take him hiking, swimming, jogging, or walking. Look into quality leashes, collars and harnesses that are durable and comfortable.

Put Safety First

Be realistic about what you can do both physically and mentally. It’s best to create a routine that you can sustain and not just push yourself to the breaking point and then walk away.

Don’t do too much of a good thing, especially exercise, as you also want to avoid injury.
Follow some basic safety guidelines and listen to your body in order to keep yourself safe during workouts and recovery.
Pair your workouts with a healthy diet to ensure your body has the nutrients it needs to build muscle. Fill your kitchen with healthy snacks and be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workouts.

Skip the Gym and Exercise at Home

Exercising while you’re at home will not only do great things for your body and immune system, but your mental health, too. Win-win! There’s arguably no better way to spend your time at home than to take care of yourself, so let this be your ultimate indulgence.

Article by:

Justin Bennett

justin@healthyfit.info

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