Turn Your Home into a Gym
By Unknown - July 23, 2017
Turn your Home into a Gym
Few people have the time or money for gym visits and expensive memberships. So what can you do if you want to exercise to lose weight or stay healthy? Get some natural food and ingredients from organicmate.net, and check out the following tips on how to exercise naturally by turning your home into a gym.
Stairs
You don’t need to have a full staircase, as many exercises can be done with one or two steps. Whip your lower half into shape ascending and descending, squeezing your glutes as you go. Do your chores and work your upper body at the same time by carrying your laundry with you, raising it above your head.
Skipping Rope
If you have kids, you probably have a skipping rope. It’s not just fun for them, but can be a great workout for you. All you need is a bit of space and coordination. Make it fun by trying to recall all those old rhymes you used to say as a kid.
A Wall
Pick any flat wall in the house and do some squats. Make sure your back is completely straight and touching the wall. Place your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend down with your knees until they are at a ninety-degree angle, holding the pose for up to a minute at a time. This will help tone your legs and torso.
Counter
This can be your kitchen counter, your bathroom counter, your dining table, or any moderately-tall surface. If you are starting to do push-ups, using a surface like this can help you work up to one on the floor. Stand away from the counter and make sure to place your hands shoulder-width apart on its surface.
Couch
Yes, even a couch can be used to exercise! Lie on the floor with your feet on the couch. Slowly raise your butt towards the ceiling.
Chair
Tone your arms with an exercise using just a chair. With your back to the chair, lower yourself and place your hands on the seat, facing forward. Bend your elbows and push back up. This can be done with your legs straight or bent at a ninety-degree angle.
Without furniture
For the next few exercises, all you need is a bit of space.
• Run on the spot. Try and lift your knees as high as you can. Keep your back straight. Do this twice for forty seconds with twenty seconds rest in between.
• Plank. Stretch out on the floor. Either hold your upper-body on your forearms, or raise yourself higher onto your palms. Keep your back straight and hold the position for up to one minute.
• Mountain climber. With your hands on the ground, raise your lower body and pump your legs like you are running or climbing. It’s a great workout for your core and legs.
Don’t over-do yourself, stretch before and after, and keep yourself well-hydrated.
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