Have you resolved to lose weight this year? Maybe you're doing okay in that department but just know that your sedentary lifestyle is no longer acceptable. You want to feel great and look great, but you sure don't have the time or the money to go off to the gym and buy a membership. What do you do? How about a home fitness program.
You'll want to begin finding a good exercise program by asking yourself a few, basic questions. What kind of shape are you in right now? Do you have injuries that require no-impact exercises? Do you get easily bored if staring at the same scenery for an extended period of time? Figure out your budget, then ask yourself what type of exercise makes you happy? Do you like to listen to music while you exercise, or do you like to be directed and tick off the minutes?
If you have small children or pets in your house you'll want to consider the safety factor if your exercise equipment will be accessible to them. You'll also want to consider the space in which you have to exercise. Don't let a small space discourage you, however, as there are many fitness videos and equipment that fit even the smallest spots.
Let's get down to the basics now. You'll find an endless assortment of exercise equipment and video programs to choose from once you start looking. In order to narrow down your choices somewhat, let's take a look at some simple examples.
Treadmill - This is a very basic piece of equipment that will either excite you or discourage you. Some people can't tolerate staying in one spot for very long, which makes a treadmill an undesirable piece of exercise equipment for those folks. Other folks like to put on their headphones and walk away blissfully. If you consider a treadmill as essential to your workout, first shop for sturdiness, then features. Check out the safety and the warranty available before you decide to buy.
Elliptical Trainer - The low impact of this exercise equipment makes it a good choice for many beginners. As your fitness improves, you can adjust the resistance and keep your goals climbing. I don't want to say unequivocally that price matters, but do the comparisons when you shop and look for sturdiness first, then features. Make sure you are looking at a solid structure, and one that has the manufacture's warranty to back it up.
Stationary Bike - This is a great no-impact way to exercise. Often stationary bikes are considered essential for people who are in the beginning of a fitness program after some time in a sedentary lifestyle. Good stationary bicycles have some resistance adjustments so you can increase the difficulty as you build muscle and strength. Even after a person has progressed far beyond their initial goals, a stationary bike is a good cardio workout to choose in between other workouts.
Video Exercises with Floor Balls and Resistance - This is a favorite choice because video taped exercises, even with the purchase of free weights, exercise balls, or resistance bands is so very reasonably priced. You may want to consider a video exercise program even if you've already purchased exercise equipment such as a treadmill because resistance training, lifting weights for example, is the perfect way to tone muscles. And, we know that muscle burns fat. That's why so many fitness programs now, whether they're based on cardio exercises and aerobics, feature at least a few resistance exercises. The other reason I favor this type of exercise is because a floor ball and a couple of dumbbells takes up very little space!
Be honest now - do you really want to sit around and stare at that treadmill, or do you want to do some belly dancing? Do you want to do sit ups or do you want to ride your bike and listen to your tunes? If you know what sort of exercises you actually will do, you are already on your way to a trimmer, healthier you. You only need to resolve to pick out an exercise program today, then the rest will take care of itself! This time next year your resolution will be a distant memory, but your healthier, stronger, slimmer body will be very real, indeed!
You'll want to begin finding a good exercise program by asking yourself a few, basic questions. What kind of shape are you in right now? Do you have injuries that require no-impact exercises? Do you get easily bored if staring at the same scenery for an extended period of time? Figure out your budget, then ask yourself what type of exercise makes you happy? Do you like to listen to music while you exercise, or do you like to be directed and tick off the minutes?
If you have small children or pets in your house you'll want to consider the safety factor if your exercise equipment will be accessible to them. You'll also want to consider the space in which you have to exercise. Don't let a small space discourage you, however, as there are many fitness videos and equipment that fit even the smallest spots.
Let's get down to the basics now. You'll find an endless assortment of exercise equipment and video programs to choose from once you start looking. In order to narrow down your choices somewhat, let's take a look at some simple examples.
Treadmill - This is a very basic piece of equipment that will either excite you or discourage you. Some people can't tolerate staying in one spot for very long, which makes a treadmill an undesirable piece of exercise equipment for those folks. Other folks like to put on their headphones and walk away blissfully. If you consider a treadmill as essential to your workout, first shop for sturdiness, then features. Check out the safety and the warranty available before you decide to buy.
Elliptical Trainer - The low impact of this exercise equipment makes it a good choice for many beginners. As your fitness improves, you can adjust the resistance and keep your goals climbing. I don't want to say unequivocally that price matters, but do the comparisons when you shop and look for sturdiness first, then features. Make sure you are looking at a solid structure, and one that has the manufacture's warranty to back it up.
Stationary Bike - This is a great no-impact way to exercise. Often stationary bikes are considered essential for people who are in the beginning of a fitness program after some time in a sedentary lifestyle. Good stationary bicycles have some resistance adjustments so you can increase the difficulty as you build muscle and strength. Even after a person has progressed far beyond their initial goals, a stationary bike is a good cardio workout to choose in between other workouts.
Video Exercises with Floor Balls and Resistance - This is a favorite choice because video taped exercises, even with the purchase of free weights, exercise balls, or resistance bands is so very reasonably priced. You may want to consider a video exercise program even if you've already purchased exercise equipment such as a treadmill because resistance training, lifting weights for example, is the perfect way to tone muscles. And, we know that muscle burns fat. That's why so many fitness programs now, whether they're based on cardio exercises and aerobics, feature at least a few resistance exercises. The other reason I favor this type of exercise is because a floor ball and a couple of dumbbells takes up very little space!
Be honest now - do you really want to sit around and stare at that treadmill, or do you want to do some belly dancing? Do you want to do sit ups or do you want to ride your bike and listen to your tunes? If you know what sort of exercises you actually will do, you are already on your way to a trimmer, healthier you. You only need to resolve to pick out an exercise program today, then the rest will take care of itself! This time next year your resolution will be a distant memory, but your healthier, stronger, slimmer body will be very real, indeed!
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