There are many reasons you might want to stay away from your local health club. With the current coronavirus pandemic, you might be worried about going to the gym or you might want to support an activity program while you have limited capacity to travel beyond your house.

How do you establish an efficient home workout? What do you do if you do not have much equipment or space? We have some basic workouts that are simple and safe to accomplish in your home. If you’re unsure on your fitness level or whether you can perform any of these exercises, be sure to have a conversation with your physician before attempting any of them.

Exercise videos

For variety, practicality, and more structured home workouts, you can’t beat workout videos. There are workouts for every single age, gender, objective and interest, and you can exercise anytime you like in the personal privacy of your own house or apartment. The greatest aspect of exercise videos: There are thousands to pick from, so almost anyone can discover a video they like.

The worst thing about workout videos: There are thousands to choose from, making the search for the best video an overwhelming process. Nevertheless, you do not have to pay a fortune on purchasing DVDs. There are some fantastic exercises to pick from online, including some fantastic ones on Youtube.

Workout apps

You probably already listen to music on your phone. Now, you can begin listening to a personal fitness instructor on your phone. There are now a good number of exercise apps available on both Apple and Android stores so you can get going practically straight away.

If you have a treadmill or elliptical in the house, workouts can get rather boring fairly quickly. BeatBurn offers assisted interval workouts complete with music and a coach who lets you know when to change your settings throughout the exercise.

Runtastic (owned by Adidas) is among the most popular running apps on mobile. But if running isn’t your thing, you’re in luck. Runtastic also has a good range of other types of exercise apps for different exercise types. Their blossoming collection now consists of cycling, sleep trackers, a walking app and numerous apps for exercises such as push-ups, and targeted workouts for abdominal muscles, glutes, heart rate tracking, and more.

Exergames

Computer games aren’t just for lazy people anymore. In the last few years, we’ve seen increasingly more exergames (games that need you to stand and get moving rather than sit). Keep in mind that not all exergames are created equal and some don’t have enough intensity or motion to really ‘count’ as a conventional workout. 

Nintendo Switch has some terrific video games that help you and the whole family to get the opportunity to get up and moving. These video games additionally make your workout enjoyable. Some games include fun activities, like carnival games, to get you moving. There are also some great V.R (virtual reality) games on the market that are not only enjoyable but make sure you stay on your toes!

Yoga

Whether you are just starting yoga or are a lifetime yogi, yoga is a great workout to help you to wind down, focus your mind, and challenge your body in a new way. It is a great exercise if you’re feeling stressed out or sore from your daily routines. The best part? No equipment is needed, though having a yoga mat will make your practice more comfortable.

Start by making use of some free tools such as yoga apps or yoga exercises offered on Youtube. There are a number of free and paid options offered so you can get started on a total yoga exercise as soon as possible.

Chat with your doctor

If you want more recommendations or a more individual approach to your home workout regime, always make sure to consult with your doctor first. They will be able to provide you with some outstanding health suggestions particular to you, your health and fitness levels and your needs. If you’re unsure of anything or have any past injuries, make sure to discuss these with your doctor who will have the ability to assess them and send you for further assessments if required.