3 Move Home Workout
As we come to the beginning of a new year, a lot of people are making resolutions to get in better shape. Whether it is about losing fat, toning up, or just feeling better with more energy you will need a good place to start.
Most of the time when resolutions to get in shape fail it is either because someone doesn’t know where to begin, or because they try to start with too much. Either case can leave you feeling very overwhelmed. I’m going to give you a simple routine that you can do at home without feeling overwhelmed. Try to work it into your schedule two or three times per week and see how quickly you can start feeling better!
3 Move Home Workout:
1. Pushups – aim for 10 reps or as many as possible. Keep track of how many you do each set and try to push yourself to increase slowly.
2. Walking lunges (stationary lunges for beginners) – 15 steps one direction, turn around and walk lunge 15 steps to the start position.
3. Cardio of your choice – 2 minutes at a high intensity but not so fast that you burn out too quickly. This can be simply running in place, jump roping quickly, running up and down your stairs, or any other cardio you enjoy. Switching it up from one workout to the next will help add variety to your routine.
Once you have completed all three moves, take a break for a moment and repeat them. Try to make it through the full set three times. Soon you will feel stronger arms, more tone in your legs, and all of your core muscles will firm up!
Good Luck! Let me know how it is working out for you, or post any questions in the comment section below.
In the usa, almost one from every three teenagers ages 6-19 are overweight or obese.
That is why there are people trying to raise awareness about eating healthy and exercising more. I have hopes of helping people put homemade foods back on the tables at home, and being more active.
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Thank you so much, I am very glad to hear you enjoyed it
I was wondering if you have a home workout program for someone who is looking for a full body workout but doesn’t have the hole bank account to afford the gym
I have several posts with bodyweight exercises.
If you plan to get a full body workout, I suggest doing a circuit. Pick one good cardio move (like jumping jacks, jogging in place, jump rope etc…) and pick a few moves that work large muscle groups (like push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, squats etc…).
Start with your cardio, then do one power set.
Do another round of cardio and a different power move…
Continue that cycle with as little rest between sets as you can handle until you have done 5 or 6 power sets.
With a custom workout like that, you can change the routine up so you don’t get bored and your body doesn’t platue too easily.
Here are some posts to give you ideas for the moves:
http://donteatdirt.com/2011/04/24/the-best-16-minute-workout-ever/
http://donteatdirt.com/2011/02/22/4-fat-burning-cardio-routines/
http://donteatdirt.com/2010/11/09/4-great-core-exercises-to-help-flatten-your-abs/
http://donteatdirt.com/2010/11/02/the-3-best-bodyweight-exercises/
I go to the gym but I’m not good at dieting….tips??
Don’t think of it as dieting because that sets you up for relapse to unhelpful foods. Instead find ways to slowly change the way you interact with your food – don’t try to revolutionize your habits all at once, it’s too stressful. Identify one area to focus on, breakfast/lunch/snacks or desserts and make better choices in that one area consistently for 3 weeks and then re-evaluate. Repeat as necessary. Small consistent changes make lasting results.