The current situation caused by the pandemic is changing our lives and our daily routines. The workouts and routines we were used to have been interrupted, and social distancing has taken center stage. It's normal to feel anxious and worried about the situation, but for this reason, it's essential not to lose consistency in physical activity, even if it's just doing easy exercises in any room of our house.
Physical exercise can become the perfect ally in coping with this unique situation. Staying active will bring us numerous benefits, both physically and psychologically, as it can improve our mood and overall well-being.
There are countless ways to work out at home without having to go out or to the gym. One of the most convenient options is to exercise without using large machines. Nothing is simpler or faster than working out at home, since for most exercises you can use your own body weight or basic fitness equipment.
Therefore, at Bodytone we are going to give you some easy exercises with which you will stay in shape without having to leave home and with your own body weight.
Easy and effective exercises to train at home
Here we remind you of some easy and simple exercises so that, even if you are at home, you don't lose your training routine.
Push-ups. It's one of the best-known exercises, and one that really strengthens the arms. It's best to do fewer sets with more repetitions. If you don't have much arm strength yet, it's recommended to start with fewer repetitions, or you can also support yourself on your knees to make it easier. Don't forget to position your feet correctly and keep your hands shoulder-width apart.
Burpees. The burpee is the perfect combination of push-ups, squats, and jumps. Burpees are a very complete exercise due to their variety of movements, as they work many muscles: the abdomen, back, chest, arms, and legs. They will help you build anaerobic endurance.
Squats. Squats are an essential exercise in bodyweight training. You can do them with or without jumps. The jump squat is one of the most complete exercises because it also works on lower body and leg stability. To do it correctly, after squatting, jump, keeping your feet shoulder-width apart.
Abdominal plank. The plank is a very complete exercise, as it keeps our entire body engaged, works the core, strengthens the back, and improves our balance. To do it correctly, we have to lie face down, supporting ourselves on our toes and forearms, and raise our body in a straight, horizontal line. The duration of each repetition is between 30 and 60 seconds, depending on your fitness level and ability. It's challenging at first, but very effective.
Lunges. This exercise involves taking steps forward and backward. It's very effective for strengthening the legs, as each step works the glutes, quadriceps, and hamstrings. To perform each leg step correctly and maintain good weight balance, it's important that the knee bend doesn't go lower than the toes.
Fitness accessories. You can also complement all these exercises with fitness accessories for Pilates or yoga (rings, balls, mats, elastic bands), or functional training (bars, jump ropes, resistance bands, abdominal wheel).
Visit our Home products section on our website to discover a wide range of options for working out at home. At Bodytone, we work every day to offer the highest quality in our gym equipment.
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