More people have been opting to work out at home, especially in the past couple of years with so many new options available. If you’ve already tried home workouts, you know it requires both discipline and a bit of space (plus equipment if you prefer).
Moving to a new house is a stressful event, and the last thing you want is to add to that stress by losing your exercise routine. Let’s look at some top tips to make the most of your home workouts in your new place.
First off, it’s crucial to maintain your mental health along with your physical health, especially during stressful times like moving. Simplifying and streamlining the moving process can help reduce stress. There are plenty of resources online to help make your move easier, such as finding the right mortgage through advisors or checking out local school options. By giving yourself a strong start, we can then focus on setting up your new home for effective workouts.
If you’re new to fitness, you might be glad to know that you don’t need much more than some open space for many exercises—something you’ll have plenty of before unpacking. Using equipment at home can be straightforward too.
There are five key elements of physical fitness you can address without needing to visit a gym.
1. **Cardiovascular Endurance**: This involves any exercise that gets your heart rate up, and it’s often the simplest to do at home. Think about activities like jumping jacks, running in place, or dancing.
2. **Muscular Strength**: When you think muscle strength, weightlifting might come to mind. You can buy weights for home use, but beginners can use household items like paint cans, full gallon jugs, or detergent boxes as makeshift weights.
3. **Muscular Endurance**: Exercises such as push-ups, squats, and sit-ups are great for building endurance and don’t need any equipment.
4. **Flexibility**: Grab a yoga mat and follow along with the many yoga or pilates videos available on YouTube. After moving, you’ll have plenty of counter space and other surfaces to practice stretching.
5. **Body Composition**: This is the ratio of fat, muscle, and bone in your body. If you’re looking to reduce body fat, exercises like burpees, planks, and sit-ups can be done easily at home without any special gear.
Remember, exercise is just one part of the fitness equation; a healthy diet is equally important. Once you’re settled in your new home, make sure to prioritize good nutrition alongside your workouts.
These tips will help you stay fit in your new home in ways that are simple, affordable, and convenient.
