AT HOME FITNESS

How’s that gym membership treating you? If you’re like most Americans –actually getting to the gym can be the hardest part about working out. Maybe the group classes were enticing when you signed up, but the schedule never seems to work for you... Or you didn’t fully account for the two extra hours it would add to your morning routine to pack a bag, drive to the gym, park, workout, and then shower and get ready for your weekday. Let’s face it, gym memberships simply are not for everyone – and that’s ok! Let me tell you a little secret: you are just as capable of losing weight and getting fit, working out from the comfort of your own home.

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Below you’ll find a few workouts to burn the most calories as well as toning techniques that require no machines or weights.

If you’re goal is to lose weight, the most effective way to do so is with cardio and strength training. Cardio you can do in thirty minutes with some High Intensity Tactical Training, otherwise known as HITT. Ideally you will be consistently moving, with short breaks in between each exercise.

Let’s talk moves - choose three cardio exercises you prefer (alternating each day), perform each one for two minutes with a short break in between. Repeat three times and walk around the house for the remaining ten to twelve minutes as a cool down. Here are some examples:

Burpees: A push – up followed by an upward leap with your arms outstretched. Arm Circles: Arms outstretched, create a small circle through the air, while rotating clockwise and counter clockwise.

Jumping Jacks: Feet hip width apart with arms at your sides, outstretch your arms and jump out – then back in with your arms back at your sides.

Squat Jumps: Squat down, then jump into the air until your legs are straight – land softly on the balls of your feet.

Lateral shuffle: Squat slightly, take a wide step left and make your way down a hall or to the other side of the room, then back again, remaining squatted.

Inchworm: Start standing, reach down and touch your toes before walking your hands to a push up, push up then reverse the way you came.

These are just a few examples of building strength with cardio while burning fat. Make sure you leave some time for stretching before calling it a day and be sure to tip your trainer.