One must admit that the prevalence of
different diseases today is the result of poor nutrition and the lack of
exercise amongst the populace. It is quite embarrassing to think that even in
the advent of the technological breakthroughs in the 21st Century; many are
still trapped in a quagmire of unhealthy habits developed through a long time.
The only real way that someone can put a plug into it is to drastically change
your outlook about fitness. If you think getting to the gym and
renewing your
membership is a pain in the back and your pocket, then you are in luck today.
This article will touch on the topic of simple home fitness exercises that can
yield amazing results. All it takes is the proper attitude and dedication to
stick to it long enough so that your body can respond through this list of
exercises that is fun and worthwhile to do.
1. Jumping Jacks - this is a staple
exercise that is known even by kids. Surprisingly, it can raise your heartbeat
to a point where you will start melting the stored fat in your body. Perform
this exercise in fifty repetitions at first. Build your stamina and when you
feel you can do more, then that is the time to add increments of 10 repetitions
until you reach your desired goal.
2. Bear Walks - this is simply one of the
deceptively challenging exercises you can do. Drop on the floor with only your
feet and hands touching it. Try to move forward as if you are grizzly bear
searching for food. (Okay, that part is a little exaggeration, but you get the
point?) Set a minimum distance you want to travel in that position and repeat
the same for as long as you can.
3. Chinups and pull-ups - any list of
simple home fitness exercises that do not include this standard exercises is
not complete. Performing it with a bar or a tree branch is not important, what
you should look into is the proper spacing of your hands which should be
shoulder width distance and the form. When you feel you cannot do even a single
repetition, try hanging on the bar for at least 15 seconds, which will count as
one repetition.
4. Pushups - there are countless
varieties of this exercise out there, which is a testament to how effective it
is as a fitness movement. For beginners you may want to start with your knees
touching the floor, this will give you enough upper body strength at the onset.
As you progress, you may want to lift both of your knees to a standard pushup
position. This fitness movement requires proper form to avoid long term injury
to the shoulder joints.
5. Lunges - It would be a disgrace not
to pay attention to the largest muscle region of your body and that is your
legs. Lunges are performed by extending your step forward as in a stride then
bending your stepping leg to a 90 degree angle, keeping your rear leg a bit
straight. Return to your natural standing position and do it with the other
leg. Thirty repetitions per leg are ideal for starters.
Keep a training diary when you perform
all these simple home fitness exercises. This is for the purpose of tracking
your progress and adding challenges along the way such as time duration, number
of repetitions and even shortening your rest periods per set. You can get fit
without spending too much right at the comfort of your home. Try it now and you
will see an amazing change in your body within weeks of doing it religiously.
I'm a fitness consultant who has been working for a well-established international fitness company for more than 15 years. In my spare time, I share free weight loss, health, fitness, beauty and detox tips on my personal blog at http://www.slenderlicious.com/blog/
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