Planning Your Home Fitness Routine

You may think exercising at home, just involves popping a DVD in and jumping around. Although that is one way to go about it, taking a little time to develop a workout plan, may increase your chances of success.

What You Need To Work Out At Home

Moms who want to work out at home have a lot of options when it comes to equipment. Consider your budget, space, goals, and interests when deciding what to buy. In addition to buying things new, you may be able to purchase some items at a thrift shop, garage sale or online.

If you are new to exercise, it is best to keep it simple. Start with a few items and add things as you determine what type of exercise you enjoy. For example, a pair of dumbbells or an exercise band are relatively inexpensive and can be used to do strength training. A jump rope, weight bench and exercise ball are also useful. Exercise DVDs may also be something to consider, especially if you enjoy group exercise classes.

If your budget allows, you may want to eventually invest in a piece of equipment, such as an exercise bike or rower. Keep in mind, though, that you can start a very successful exercise routine with very little equipment. Many exercises use your own body weight for resistance. Don’t let a limited budget prevent you from setting up a home workout routine.

Once you have the equipment you need, consider where you will work out. Depending on your home, you may be able to set aside a room, part of the garage or use outdoor space. Even if space is limited, move your coffee table out of the way and get started.

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Tips For Moms Exercising At Home

To have the results you want, you need to make the commitment to stick to an at home workout program. You may wonder if it is possible to fit fitness in with all that you have to juggle. Consider some of the suggestions below to help you stick with your exercise routine.

• Consider what you enjoy: Don’t try to force yourself to do some type of exercise you don’t like. For example, if you hate exercise DVDs, find something else that may work better for you.
• Mix it up: Doing the same thing all the time gets boring. Plus, your body will get use to the same workout, and you may not see improvements. Change things up periodically and try new exercises or use different equipment. Consider working out at a higher intensity some days or for a longer period of time. The point is to keep your body from getting too used to any one type of exercise.
• Be consistent: Although you may not work out every day, try to develop some sort of schedule. Even if you have to shorten your workouts or get creative with your time. As you become more consistent, exercise will become a habit.
• Include a workout buddy: If you have trouble getting motivated, enlist the help of a workout buddy. Invite a friend, neighbor or even your hubby to workout with you. Having someone else to exercise with may make you more accountable and help you stick to your routine.