Exercise At Home Without Weights

By: Nitin Chhoda

Home exercise is the new phenomenon in fitness, and the explosive growth of home exercise equipment is ample proof. It's easy to see why many individuals would be interested in home exercise routines. You can get great results exercising at home, as long as you know what you are doing.

All it takes to get results at home is an exercise mat, some free weights (dumbbells) and exercise tubings. Even if you don't have all these tools, there are several exercises you can do around the house. You can always try exercises that use your own body weight. The secret to success is to exercise the right way without hurting yourself.

At home, you can train at your own time. You are unaffected by the timings of your gym or your trainer. This is an excellent solution for stay-at-home moms, individuals who work from home, and individuals with an erratic work schedule. It's nice not to have to pay for a gym membership. I love exercising at home, because that's how I started. It's fun and I enjoy it even today. I have a treadmill that faces a large TV, some dumbbells and a never-say-die attitude. That's all it takes. With the number of tools available today, it is simple to set up a gym atmosphere in the comforts of your own home. I train most of my clients in their own home.

To get results at home, you need self-motivation and discipline, since you are going to be on your own. It's not as hard as you think and can be enjoyable and beneficial. When you are committed mentally to pursue a leaner, energized and dynamic fitness level, changes happen much faster. Register on my website to get a free, full colour, printable exercise routine for home exercise.

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There are some things that can derail home exercise.
It's likely your hectic schedule or a long commute discourages you from exercise. Sometimes, an individual can get intimidated by the social atmosphere of a health club. After all, if a club is a place where people flirt more and exercise less, you might find yourself less inclined to go! It could also be crowded, and many people do not like waiting in line for the equipment. With home exercise, there is not waiting period. Despite the popularity of health clubs, many individuals are now exercising at home. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported a study conducted by Stanford University. The study said exercising at home is just as beneficial as working out at a health club. Interestingly, the study also found people who trained at home were more likely to stick with their program than those who exercised at a club.

Strength Training Exercises At Home For The Upper Body and Abdominals.

For best results, warm up for 10-15 minutes with light aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, jogging). Deep breathing and stretching for 3-5 minutes before you begin strength training helps the muscles relax and rejuvenate.

The following exercises do not require any equipment, other than a pair of dumbbells.
This is a unique method that I have developed on my own, and it has helped thousands of clients get results. You can view my clients in action with videos of home exercises and download full color exercise routines by registering on my websites mentioned at the end of this article.

Push-ups
Seated Rows
Triceps Dips
Shoulder Raises
Overhead Shoulder Presses
Lateral Shoulder Raises
Biceps Curls
Regular Abdominal crunches
Reverse Abdominal crunches
Standing Trunk twists

Don't Be Afraid of Fitness

By: Greg Crawford

Did you know that fear is one of the major reasons for people failing to meet their fitness goals. In fact, it is the major reason that people fail to even create some fitness goals in the first place! Fear of failure, of major challenges, and even of change will cause someone to avoid exercising or improving their eating habits. This is one of the main reasons that personal training in New Jersey can be of such immense benefit to so many people.

A New Jersey personal training expert will usually be able to sit down with a client and determine their many different goals. For example, a woman might say she wants to lose some weight, but a fitness expert would ask her to get more specific. This means that the woman might have to say that she would like to shrink a dress size or two, or that she wants to reach a very specific weight range. When someone creates an attainable goal it makes it easier to measure the results of any fitness routines or dieting activities, but this is actually when a lot of people become a bit scared.

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Scared of what? They might not be able to put it into words, but the thing that many New Jersey personal training professionals discover is that once measurable goals are in place their clients panic about meeting the goals. This is where the use of personal training in New Jersey becomes essential. Why? The professional trainer is going to have a full arsenal of tools to help their client overcome any fears or concerns.

They will give them the kind of consistent support and encouragement they need to push themselves to finish a workout or to meet a new challenge added to the routine. The trainer is also going to force the client to assess their progress and determine why they may fail to meet their goals. They are also going to help them discover what might be causing any failures as well. For instance, if the client sticks to the workout routine and yet is not dropping weight, the trainer will review their diet with them and determine if any changes are required.

Although a trainer is a major element of support, it is still up to the individual to conquer their fears. Usually it helps to persistently remember that change is not only possible but is also very good where fitness is concerned. Taking control of diet and exercise is the same as taking control of one's life, which always leads to positive results.