Exercise Programs to do at Home
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Exercising at home can provide you with the same benefits as going to the gym to work out, at a greatly reduced cost. If you want toned muscles, rippling abs, to lose and control your weight and just feel great, then you can start a home exercise program - Today!
I will show you some great exercise workout routines that need little if any equipment.
Before you start any exercise program, you need to assess your goals. What do you want to achieve from this home exercise program. Do you want to lose weight, increase your fitness to boost your energy levels, tone or build your muscles, or just look and feel great. What ever your goals, you need to document them so you dont lose sight of what you are after. It is great for motivational purposes. Periodically check back on your goals and watch your improvement. Exercise consistently, and you will surprise yourself!
Next, you need to assess how fit you are. If you are beginning an exercise program for the first time, or havent done much exercise for a while, it is important to get a check up with a medical practitioner. After that, always start off slow and build up.
In order to increase your general fitness level, check out the free exercise programs for beginner to advanced for a complete exercise program to increase your base fitness level.
What sort of home exercise program do you want to do? Exercise bike, treadmill, circuit training, weights or a combination? The key is to do what you
love to do. That way you are more likely to stick to the program. I have prepared a number of home exercise programs for the above types of exercise.
Click on the type of exercise that interests you
Exercise Bike Workout Routines
Weight Training Exercise Program
To tone muscles, as well as burn fat, circuit training has become very popular and this type of exercise program can easily be done at home. Include a curcuit training session at least every second day to build strength, while the cardio and interval training will blast that fat.
Here is a circuit training home exercise program. Before you start, do a good warm up exercise routine
Jumping Jacks - 3 minutes.
To do jumping jacks, start in a standing position. Jump and at the same time spread your legs and
swing your arms arms in a circular motion above your head. Reverse the procedure by jumping up, bringing your legs back together and your arms back
by your sides.
Reverse crunches - 30 seconds
To do a reverse crunch, lie on the floor on your back. Bend your legs so that you make a 90 bend. Bring your knees as close to your chest as you can,
maintaining the 90 degree bend. Use your arms for balance. Return your feet to the ground, maintaining the 90 degree bend and repeat.
Leg Raises - 30 seconds
To do leg raises, start by lying on your back. Raise your legs off the ground, keeping them straight, until your legs are
pointing stright up to the ceiling. Slowly lower
your legs but dont let them touch the floor, to keep tension on your abs and maximise the benefit of the leg raises.
You dont want to relax your abdominal muscles.
Fast Crunches - 30 seconds
Lying on the floor with your legs bent at the knees at 90 degrees, raise your shoulders off the floor, hold and lower. Try not to
let your back touch the floor.
Lunges - 30 seconds
To do lunges, start from the standing position with your hands on your hips. Take a large step forward, then lower your body from the hips until
the knee from your back leg almost touches the floor. Step back and repeat with the alternate leg.
Wide Grip Push Ups - 30 seconds
To do wide grip push ups, start bu lying on the floor with your hands palms downwards, about half an arms length out from your shoulders.
Push upwards, keeping your back straight. Lower, being careful not to touch the floor with your stomach.
Reverse Lunges - 30 seconds
To do a reverse lunge, start from a standing position with your arms on your hips. Take a large step backwards and lower your body from your hips, until your extended back leg
almost touches the ground. Return to the starting position. Repeat with your alternate leg.
Close Grip Push Ups
To do close grip push ups, start by lying face down on the ground with your palms on the ground next to your shoulders. Push upward, keeping your body
as straight as possible. Lower and repeat.
Now repeat the above home exercise program twice more.
For a video demonstration of this home exercise program, click on the video below
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Try the home exercise programs above to achieve what ever goals you have set for yourself. Always consult a qualified practitioner before starting any exercise program. Good luck and enjoy the journey!
