Five Ways to Get Fit Without Equipment

Exercise equipment can be fun to acquire for a home work out room, but it can be pricey for anyone who's on a tight budget. There are loads of activities you
are able to do in your own house that don't use any workout equipment.

Here are some ways to get started without equipment.


1. Walking/Jogging
It's always great to go outdoors and take in the scenery and fresh air, but rainy days are always a concern. Try these ideas - If you've got some stairs, try walking them for 15min. You will improve your lower half while getting some moderate cardiovascular exercise as a bonus. No stairs? jog in place - It's great for a healthy heart. You can jog in place in your home while you watch television or with music. This would require some running shoes to help reduce stress on your joints, but except for that no equipment is involved.

2. The Squat Exercise
The ultimate work out for your legs and buttocks. If you're having balance issues, try using a chair to keep from toppling backwards or you can hold your arms holding on to something for maintaining balance.

3. Jumping Jacks
This should be fun to do since many people did these in their school gym class or as kids playing around.
More importantly, a few minutes worth of these will definitely make your heart and lungs work. They can be used as a warm up, or try sets between sets of squats.

4. Pushups
Push ups are an excellent work out that works the pecs(chest), delts(shoulders), and arms. Pushups can be tough for you to do, but you can do them while on your knees instead. As your strength improves then go for full pushups.

5. The Abdominal Crunch
Abdominal crunches are great to tone up your abdominal muscles. Abdominal crunches are preferred over sit ups since they don't cause stress to your lower back. Resist temptation to pull your neck, rather cross your arms over your chest or just leave your hands resting lightly on the head.


Consider these suggestions about getting in an improved workout routine at home with hardly any money or space necessary, here are 2 ideas you can try...

The Jump Rope
At a cost under 20 dollars, it is a bargain. This is a fantastic cardio work out in only 10 minutes.

Adjustable Dumbells
These may run you starting from $25 for a used set, to maybe $400 for some the more pricey dumbells. The range of exercises available with a set of dumbells is basically unlimited, yet they they don't require space.