All too often, people make a commitment to working out more by signing up at a gym. This can be a good start, and is especially attractive since it offers the room and equipment that can help you get in shape. The problem is that getting to the gym can be more of a hindrance than a real motivation.
Busy lifestyles get in the way of keeping a regular workout routine. Most people want their lives to be more efficient and simple, so while gym memberships sound great, they are not always practical. Working out from home may seem like it is limiting, but there is a lot that a person can accomplish with very few accessories.
Minimal Equipment
Sure, all of the shiny machines at the gym look enticing, but they are not really necessary to get a great workout that supports weight loss and gaining strength. The truth is that a few key pieces of equipment, or even none at all, can get the job done without having to leave the home.
Some of the best workout pieces to have around the home include simple things like:
• Resistance bands
• Kettlebell
• Set of lightweight and heavyweight dumbbells
• Yoga mat
This is really all you need to create a great workout at home.
Full Body Versus Machines
While it may be surprising that the best home workouts can be created around so little equipment, it can be important to understand the difference between compound moves and single muscle moves. Most gym machines work out a specific group of muscles, and that is usually only in one direction. That means that it takes more time to get good results with this type of inefficient training.
Home workouts and less equipment allow you to perform compound moves which mean that more muscle groups are engaged at once. This can allow for a shorter workouts with a greater overall effect, since you are working the whole body in different directions, rather than limiting your mobility.
The Simplicity Of The Bodyweight Workout
Another aspect of great home workouts is performing a bodyweight routine. In these exercises, the only equipment you need is your own body, and maybe a yoga mat. The moves use your weight and the leverage of your muscles to combine moves into efficient and effective strength building exertions.
Whether you choose bodyweight routines or kettlebell workouts, you only need a small amount of space in the home to get the job done. Most of these compound move routines take between 20 to 40 minutes, but will still have you sweating and working hard. When your own home is your gym, you will find that you have no excuse not to give your body the exercise it needs of a regular basis.