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We all know health and fitness is a priority, but often life can be too busy to make it to the gym each day. Furthermore, gym memberships can be expensive, and guilt about misappropriated funds abounds when we stop going to the gym after shelling out a healthy membership fee. Having a few good exercises to do at home is a great way to stay in shape on your time and on your schedule.Below are some effective ways to train at home and achieve the body you desire.
1. Push-ups: There are few exercises more effective to working your chest, triceps and shoulders than doing some standard push-ups. Most important in doing push-ups is the proper alignment of your elbows. Make sure your elbows are moving away from your body but remain very close to your frame. Flying elbows will make for ineffective push-ups that do not properly target your chest and triceps. next, make sure your hands are on the floor and outside your shoulders. Hands should be out ahead of you and your upper body should be very stiff. Challenge yourself with sets of 10-15 reps.
2.) Lunges: Among the most effective way to get a good leg work out at home is to do some standard lunges. The lunge itself is to take a big step forward. While taking this step, make sure the upper body is stiff with your head looking straight. Then drop your hips low, allowing your non-lunging knee to almost scrape the floor as you move forward. Return to your original position by pushing off with your forward foot and then step back until your knee is straight.
These exercises will provide a solid foundation to begin working your shoulders, chest, triceps and legs. Once comfortable, you can begin to work your remaining body parts at home. A solid sit-up and crunch routine will help your mid-section get in shape along with those legs and upper body.