Workout Home Plan – How To Get Fit Without Entering A Gym
Want to create a workout home plan? Here’s exactly how to get a super fit body without stepping inside the gym.
Let’s talk about creating a workout home plan.
There are two sorts of people in the world: those who love the gym and those who don’t.
Weirdly enough I think a third category exists which includes people who THINK they will love the gym and love the idea of it in theory but when it comes down to it, they just can’t bring themselves to get there.
I fall in that third category. Not sure if I’m in there alone!
Regardless I think it is great to know that you technically don’t need to belong to a gym to stay in great shape.
The prevalence of gyms is actually a relatively recent phenomenon.
There have always been people in great shape, with or without a gym membership.
I know this is true because when I lived on a Mediterranean island for two and a half years there wasn’t a gym in sight.
My friends there couldn’t fathom the concept that people actually PAID money to work out, and yet they were some of the slimmest and fittest people I know, by default because they just exercised and moved their bodies often naturally.
So if gyms aren’t your thing, you can avoid the fees, travel time, and other inconveniences and get in shape without ever leaving your home or neighborhood.
For the record, you don’t need a lot of equipment or time to dramatically change your body and fitness level.
Even if you’re not thriving financially, you can still build a body you can be proud of.
Your doctor will be secretly thrilled, too.
Use these strategies to get in the best shape of your life without stepping into a gym:
WORKOUT HOME PLAN
OPTION # 1 – Jump rope.
Do you know how many celebrities and models exercise by jumping rope? A lot!
I only found this out by accident when I was driving in my car and heard a Victoria’s Secrets model speaking about how she jump-ropes for at least an hour a day to get into shape for the runway.
(I can’t recall her name but I do know that the following celebrities and supermodels also jump rope: Megan Williams, Adriana Lima and Kate Hudson.)
When I heard that I thought – that sounds easy!
I own a jump-rope (somewhere I’m sure, I just don’t know where it is as I haven’t used it in years).
Let me tell you now – jumping roping is hard work but that’s what makes it such a great exercise.
According to Science Daily – ten minutes of skipping rope is almost equivalent to running an eight-minute mile.
Cue – mouth drop!
The coolest thing is a jump rope is inexpensive and it’s an excellent way to get your heart rate up quickly right in the comfort of your own home.
Bonus points: it will get your calves, heart, and lungs in amazing shape.
Take it easy at first until you get back in the swing of things.
Jumping rope is great for improving your coordination and the risk of injury is low.
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OPTION # 2 – Run, walk, bike.
You know those professional runners…they look fit right?
Well guess how much they pay to run out in the open?
Zip, zero, zilch dollars.
Running and walking are both free activities.
If you already have a bike (which most of us do, though it’s probably sprinkled with a layer of dust in the garage), biking is free, too.
These are all great cardiovascular exercises which enhance your health in numerous ways.
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OPTION # 3 – Exercise videos.
If you still like to do things the old-fashioned way, there is a ton of great exercise DVDs available to purchase from Amazon.
Or if you own a smart TV, honestly I recommend jumping straight onto YouTube and finding an exercise program you love.
Whether you like aerobics, bootcamp style workouts, or Pilates, there are endless options for learning and following along. Most of these options are 100% free, too.
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OPTION # 4 – Yoga.
Yoga is another option you can do in the comfort of your home or at the park.
Again, there are so many videos available on the exercise (and also on YouTube).
A morning routine of yoga can potentially change your life and your body.
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OPTION # 5 – Calisthenics
Calisthenics is that weird word you hear when you are young and have no idea what people are going on about.
For the record calisthenics are exercises that don’t rely on anything except a person’s own body weight to work out.
Examples include:
- Squats
- Push-ups
- Lunges
- Crunches
- Dips
- Jumping jacks
- Handstands
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Chin-ups
- Planks
Not convinced that calisthenics can change your body?
Think again.
Your body weight is all the resistance you need to get in great shape.
Remember gym class back in the day, when you would do plenty of push-ups, sit-ups, squats, and other calisthenics.
They are the PERFECT way to work out at home, without having to go to the gym.
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OPTION # 6 – Hike.
Hiking can be more challenging than walking but it’s a great workout if you like to spend time in nature, too.
Hiking can also be a great group activity if you don’t feel like getting in shape alone.
All you need is some suitable footwear for the terrain.
EXTRA EXERCISING ON A BUDGET TIPS
Drink water.
Water is another important component of getting into good shape.
Your body is predominantly water, and your cells need water to work properly.
- WARNING – Calorie-free and healthy aren’t necessarily the same thing. There’s more and more evidence that artificial sweeteners contribute to overeating and type 2 diabetes. Your gut flora is also negatively impacted by artificial sweeteners. So, stick with water!
Find and follow a healthy diet that works for you.
Exercise is only part of the answer to getting in great shape.
Your diet plays a huge part, too.
It can be challenging to find an eating plan that you enjoy that is also healthy but keep working on it until you find something that clicks.
- You simply can’t out-exercise or out-run a poor diet EVER.
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All in all, gyms can be expensive and inconvenient to get to but there’s no reason why you can’t work out and achieve a great body without ever stepping inside a gym.
Test out all the suggestions in the post and make sure to get your diet under control, too.
It is all up to you!
Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do. Not a punishment for what you ate.
The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.
Don’t wish for a good body. Work for it. It always seems impossible until it’s done.
The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow. Sweat, smile and repeat.
Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.
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