Keeping Fit At Home Is Easier Than You Think

One of the issues people are facing under quarantine is how to stay active. For some of us, this means replacing our existing gym routine with an in- home alternative. For others, it means starting a routine, so we aren’t spending our whole day on the couch. When we are limited to the confines of our house, it can be a challenge to come up with a workout that will keep us interested, as well as get us the results that we want. When we don’t have the equipment and machines found at the gym, many of us feel limited to two or three exercises that we can do from home.

Thankfully, all we need are a few exercises to give us a seemingly endless combination of workouts. Consider, as an analogy, the number of recipes that use just eggs and flour as a base. Similarly, a few basic exercises, with some tweaks, can bring variety to your workouts. Consider the following:

Adding Movements: As a general rule, the more muscles you engage in each exercise, the more efficient the workout. Depending on the particular movement, the benefits may include improved mobility, conditioning, fat burn and more. For example, when doing a squat, try reaching up to the sky with your arms at the end of each rep, which may help shoulder flexibility, or for conditioning, try adding a jump. Get creative and see what works for you.