In the first part of this article I introduced to the idea of working out at home without the need to really leave your and to drive to the gym. The idea behind this is that many people do not work out on a recurring basis due to time constraints. I admit, I have a busy life and it takes some effort to work out 5-6 times a week. But I also realize that I am getting older and I am not “invincible” anymore like when I was 20. I also saw firsthand the limitations in our healthcare coverage and to life long and healthy it is important to be active and to keep your body strong. So, working out at home is a great way to use existing time and add some fitness to it. Here are more exercises you can do at home to stay fit.
Exercise #3: Squats
Squats are a good exercise for building up leg muscles and for stronger buttocks. Especially women seem to prefer to do squats as it really helps to tone the body for a young and (I don’t want to say it, but here it goes) sexy look. If you are carrying a little weight you can even start by practicing getting out of a regular chair and to sit down again (no arms, please). Start with 10 repetitions and then slowly increase the up and downs over time. As your muscles begin to form, you will feel that you are able to do more reps easily. Make squats part of your daily workout. Extra Tip: You can do squats at any time. Riding the elevator alone, there is time for 5 to 10 squats easily. Even a bathroom break gives a chance to do squats. Do not think that this is silly. Spreading out your workouts helps to keep your metabolism up and in the end it counts how much workout you do over the course of a day. It does not have to be a single session of 60 minutes, smaller chunks in between all add up. Just try to have a core workout session per day of at least 30 minutes in length.
Exercise #4: Leg Lifts
Leg Lifts are a simple, but very effective exercise that is great for building up muscle mass in your legs and they also help to train your abs. Here is how you can do leg lifts at home. Lay flat on your back (use a Yoga mat or exercise mat) with your arms on the ground and the palms facing the floor. Now raise your legs until they are perpendicular to the ground. Please do not bend your knees and try to keep your legs as straight as possible. If this exercise hurts when you stretch your legs all the way (full extension), consider doing some extra stretching exercises. I had to learn this the hard way. You never realize how much our bodies lose the ability to stretch and to be as flexible like it was when we were kids. Repeat the up and down exercise several times and over time increase the number of reps (repetitions).Once you are done with one set, lower your legs down to the floor and stretch your legs while they are on the ground. Give it a few weeks and make sure to do stretching on a regular basis and you should see dramatic results.
Working out on a recurring basis requires a strong commitment, but I can tell you from my own experience at one point you get hooked. It’s like an addiction (a good addiction). If there is a day where I cannot workout, it is not a good day. I get cabin fever quickly if I do not have a chance to exercise.
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