How to Prepare an At-Home Workout Routine<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you think you\u2019re just going to jump into a perfect routine, you might be disappointed. You need a game plan, or you’ll be left staring at your assortment of resistance bands<\/a> and old dumbbells in dismay.\u00a0It is important to define what your goals are.\u00a0 Pick a spot with enough room for at least an exercise mat. You can change up your space depending on your workout of choice.\u00a0 HIIT and Tabata-style workouts<\/a> may need a little more space and a solid surface to jump on, whereas yoga or Pilates can be done almost anywhere, indoors or out.\u00a0 Apartment dwellers will need to be careful of noise levels and jumping. Use a set of headphones so your neighbors don\u2019t hear, and try low-impact workouts<\/a> so you won\u2019t have to worry about waking up the new baby downstairs.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/indoorcardiopro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/63fba271c1ef8ec8215e5a88_schedule.jpeg\")
<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Gustavo Fring<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEstablish a schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\nWithout a scheduled class time or a stop on your way home from work, you might find yourself trading out your workouts for your favorite Netflix binge-marathon. Before you know it, you\u2019re skipping your workouts altogether. The solution is to create a consistent schedule, just like you would do if you signed up for an exercise class or were going to the gym on a daily basis.\u00a0 Scheduling your workouts like you would schedule an appointment is key.\u00a0 So is not allowing anything to disrupt the workout \u2018appointment.\u2019\u00a0 No matter where you choose to workout, consistency is key to seeing results.\u00a0 To figure out the best way to add at-home workouts into your routine, consider asking these questions:<\/p>\n
\n- What time of day do you like to work out?\u00a0 Are you a morning person or an evening person?<\/li>\n
- How much time do you want to work out for?<\/li>\n
- Are you working out alone or with a family member or roommate?<\/li>\n
- Do you need to work around your family\u2019s schedule in order to have space?<\/li>\n
- If you work at home, how do you fit in workout time? (Lunchtime, after work, before work, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Do you want video or audio guidance, or do you have your own plan?\u00a0 How good are you at self-motivating?<\/li>\n
- How intense do you want your workouts to be? (This will affect the amount of time you should set aside.\u00a0 If you want super-intense workouts, 20 minutes won\u2019t cut it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stock up on the right gear<\/strong><\/h3>\nBefore you decide that you need to spend a fortune to stock up on gear, know that you don’t need fancy equipment to have an effective at-home workout<\/a>. Bodyweight resistance workouts<\/a> can help you make the most of every single muscle. You also don’t need heavy dumbbells to build muscle.\u00a0 Resistance bands<\/a> are a great option to add some variety to your routine, and there are plenty of affordable options.<\/p>\nFitness Equipment and Gear for At-Home Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\nBudget-Friendly, Basic Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/indoorcardiopro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/63fba271c1ef8e96615e5a8a_yoga.jpeg\")
<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDetermine what you want out of your at-home workouts. Are you looking to bail on the gym entirely?\u00a0 Or do you just want to work out at home on certain days?\u00a0 This will factor into the type of workouts you choose when you do them and the equipment you’ll need.\u00a0 Take this into consideration before spending too much on equipment.<\/p>\n
Plan out your workout space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/indoorcardiopro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/63fba271c1ef8e7a795e5a89_exercise-space.jpeg\")
<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Tim Samuel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/indoorcardiopro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/63fba271c1ef8e4b0d5e5a8b_exercise-equipment.jpeg\")
<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n
Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSetting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/div>Establish a schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\nWithout a scheduled class time or a stop on your way home from work, you might find yourself trading out your workouts for your favorite Netflix binge-marathon. Before you know it, you\u2019re skipping your workouts altogether. The solution is to create a consistent schedule, just like you would do if you signed up for an exercise class or were going to the gym on a daily basis.\u00a0 Scheduling your workouts like you would schedule an appointment is key.\u00a0 So is not allowing anything to disrupt the workout \u2018appointment.\u2019\u00a0 No matter where you choose to workout, consistency is key to seeing results.\u00a0 To figure out the best way to add at-home workouts into your routine, consider asking these questions:<\/p>\n
\n- What time of day do you like to work out?\u00a0 Are you a morning person or an evening person?<\/li>\n
- How much time do you want to work out for?<\/li>\n
- Are you working out alone or with a family member or roommate?<\/li>\n
- Do you need to work around your family\u2019s schedule in order to have space?<\/li>\n
- If you work at home, how do you fit in workout time? (Lunchtime, after work, before work, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Do you want video or audio guidance, or do you have your own plan?\u00a0 How good are you at self-motivating?<\/li>\n
- How intense do you want your workouts to be? (This will affect the amount of time you should set aside.\u00a0 If you want super-intense workouts, 20 minutes won\u2019t cut it.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Stock up on the right gear<\/strong><\/h3>\nBefore you decide that you need to spend a fortune to stock up on gear, know that you don’t need fancy equipment to have an effective at-home workout<\/a>. Bodyweight resistance workouts<\/a> can help you make the most of every single muscle. You also don’t need heavy dumbbells to build muscle.\u00a0 Resistance bands<\/a> are a great option to add some variety to your routine, and there are plenty of affordable options.<\/p>\nFitness Equipment and Gear for At-Home Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\nBudget-Friendly, Basic Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDetermine what you want out of your at-home workouts. Are you looking to bail on the gym entirely?\u00a0 Or do you just want to work out at home on certain days?\u00a0 This will factor into the type of workouts you choose when you do them and the equipment you’ll need.\u00a0 Take this into consideration before spending too much on equipment.<\/p>\n
Plan out your workout space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Tim Samuel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n
Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSetting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Stock up on the right gear<\/strong><\/h3>\nBefore you decide that you need to spend a fortune to stock up on gear, know that you don’t need fancy equipment to have an effective at-home workout<\/a>. Bodyweight resistance workouts<\/a> can help you make the most of every single muscle. You also don’t need heavy dumbbells to build muscle.\u00a0 Resistance bands<\/a> are a great option to add some variety to your routine, and there are plenty of affordable options.<\/p>\nFitness Equipment and Gear for At-Home Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\nBudget-Friendly, Basic Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDetermine what you want out of your at-home workouts. Are you looking to bail on the gym entirely?\u00a0 Or do you just want to work out at home on certain days?\u00a0 This will factor into the type of workouts you choose when you do them and the equipment you’ll need.\u00a0 Take this into consideration before spending too much on equipment.<\/p>\n
Plan out your workout space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Tim Samuel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n
Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSetting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Fitness Equipment and Gear for At-Home Workouts<\/strong><\/h2>\nBudget-Friendly, Basic Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDetermine what you want out of your at-home workouts. Are you looking to bail on the gym entirely?\u00a0 Or do you just want to work out at home on certain days?\u00a0 This will factor into the type of workouts you choose when you do them and the equipment you’ll need.\u00a0 Take this into consideration before spending too much on equipment.<\/p>\n
Plan out your workout space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Tim Samuel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n
Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSetting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/div>Determine what you want out of your at-home workouts. Are you looking to bail on the gym entirely?\u00a0 Or do you just want to work out at home on certain days?\u00a0 This will factor into the type of workouts you choose when you do them and the equipment you’ll need.\u00a0 Take this into consideration before spending too much on equipment.<\/p>\n
Plan out your workout space.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Tim Samuel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\u00a9<\/strong> Photo by\u00a0Karolina Grabowska<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0from\u00a0Pexels<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n
Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nSetting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/div>The most important piece of gear you need to have on hand: an exercise or yoga mat. A mat will make floor work and core exercises\u00a0much\u00a0<\/em>more comfortable, especially if you\u2019re working out on hard floors, such as hardwood, tile, or your cement basement. Besides that, you can increase the intensity of bodyweight exercises with resistance bands<\/a>, jump ropes, and other fitness accessories that are easy to come by.<\/p>\n If working out without lifting bothers you, consider investing in a set of dumbbells, so you don’t have to\u00a0use your dog or cat.\u00a0 Aside from a proper set of weights (you\u2019ll want a light, medium, and heavy set), you may also want to consider buying a mid-weight kettlebell.<\/p>\n Setting aside some time for recovery is just as important as your workout itself. Why?\u00a0 Because it\u2019s the only way, you will see results.\u00a0 Opt for a walk instead of a run, do some stretching, or simply take a rest day once in a while.\u00a0 You are unlikely to make consistent progress in your fitness level if you work out every single day<\/a>.<\/p>\nAt-Home Weight Lifting Equipment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
<\/div>Recovery\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n