An Essential Guide to Working Out at Home
Due to the global pandemic, working out at home has become increasingly popular. Rather than going to the gym, thousands have taken matters into their own hands and designed their own fitness routines. Not only will working out at home save you time and money, but it will also lower your chances of coming into contact with the coronavirus. If you want to start getting fit at home but find the whole process overwhelming, here is an essential guide to working out at home.
Gym Routine
Establishing a fitness routine is one of the easiest ways to guarantee results. Try to sit down and create a monthly plan, including which muscle groups you want to focus on and what day of the week you will target them. Try to switch it up but also keep some sort of structure. For example, if you decide to do cardio on Tuesdays, you can go for a run one week and do a boxing class at home the following week.
If you are a beginner, make sure your workout plan is achievable. The important thing is to complete each week. Give your routine some time, slowly you will find it easier to complete and this is when you should increase the level of intensity. For most people, four days of exercise interchanged with three rest days is enough to notice some serious results. The great thing about working out at home is that you decide your own timetable.
Gym Equipment
Once you have decided what kind of exercise you are going to do, you’ll need the equipment to make it possible. If you really want to go all out and create your own personal gym at home, why not consider installing rubber gym flooring and a large mirror. Don’t overload on equipment and buy everything at once. Figure out what you really need and what you will use, or else it could end up collecting dust in the basement.
You don’t need to spend hundreds on equipment either, there are many ways you can work out on a budget. For example, instead of dumbbells you could use large water bottles. Resistance bands are also a great way to increase the difficulty of your workouts and they are super versatile, as they can be used for stretching too.
Motivation
After establishing a routine and getting into it, you should feel the natural flow of endorphins keeping you motivated. One of our favorite ways to get motivated for a workout is by creating a pumping playlist full of songs that push you to keep training. If music isn’t enough you could buy a new pair of sneakers to get you in the mood.
More realistically, some days you may struggle to find the motivation to begin your workout. Don’t give up on your fitness journey, it’s called a journey for a reason. Instead of punishing yourself because you missed a workout get some rest and try again the next day.