To live a healthy lifestyle, you should not only have a healthy diet, you should also back it up with regular exercise. I have been working out every day, from the comfort of my home for awhile now and it has been brilliant so far. Although gyms are equipped with the state-of-the-art workout equipment, working out at home proves is a lot more convenient and cheaper, all I need to do is to go on YouTube and look up my favourite fitness channels; I am currently loving the Fitness Blender 37 minutes routine. Having my daughter in the background for moral support also helps. She joins me in my workout and actually encourages me to keep going when I am about to give up. Because I have just started the daily work-out routine, I find myself panting and struggling mid way, but when I hear ‘c’mon mummy’, and see her trying to get me up, it motivates me to finish off my routine!
As a busy mum, I find working out at home ideal for my lifestyle. I can work out in the mornings before the house wakes up, or in the evenings when the kids are in bed. I can fit my workout sessions around my busy schedule without disturbing my regular routine.
I have been working-out from home for some days now, and these tips have helped me greatly:
1. Have a specific time set aside to workout
If you care about your health and want to stay fit and in shape, then you need to exercise regularly. Treating exercise as a non-negotiable activity is like keeping an appointment with a client. You must not miss it. The best time to workout at home is in the morning as soon as you wake up as it helps you feel more energized and productive throughout the day. I try to work out everyday but if I can’t, I aim for at least 3 days a week, which is more ideal because your muscles will have more time to rest and heal.
2. Have a purpose for exercising
To get fit you need to be committed to exercising regularly. Sometimes, (and I know it will happen) you’ll encounter days when you’ll feel like giving up. To keep you focused and motivated, have a purpose for working out. Do you want to have abs before the next summer? Do you want to be fit? Set it as a goal. Write your purpose out or pin it on your vision board so you remember why you need to work-out. Anytime you feel like giving up, go back to the vision board and keep going.
3. Determine the type of exercises you’ll do
If you’re just starting off, following fitness videos can help you keep in shape. The trainer in fitness videos puts together a set of exercises that will help you tone, build muscle or burn fat in your body. Make sure you pick a video that will help meet your fitness goals. If losing weight is your goal then Popsugar’s 40-minute metabolism boosting workout is just for you. To sculpt you legs and body, BeFit’s legs and butt workout will do the trick. If you want to have washboard abs, then Blogilates’ 3-minute ab workout will be ideal. For those of you who are more into yoga’s meditative exercises, you can go for Tara Stiles’ Flexibility and Range of Motion video.
4. Have your exercise items nearby
Having the items you use to workout, like your gym clothes – don’t forget your sport bra, thank me later, trainers and socks, water bottle, Fitbit, exercise or yoga mat and weights (if you’re going to use any), nearby sets your mind in the mood to start your fitness routine. They also act as reminders of your commitment to exercise. Keeping fit requires a lot of discipline so having your fitness gear on will help you remain focused and get you in the work-out mood.
5. Get an exercise buddy
Exercising becomes easier when you know that you’re not doing it alone. Team up with a friend or family member who will keep you accountable. My daughter (lol) and my sister are my exercise buddies.
Your exercise buddy doesn’t have to come to your house to exercise with you. Sync your exercise routines then check on each other to share how far you’ve gone with your exercises.
Working out from home has changed my life. I feel better, I look better, and I don’t see myself ever going back to not working out regualrly ever again.
Do you work-out from home? How do you find it?
I really need to start working out at home, love the fact your daughter gives you moral support!
Yea she has no idea how much she motivates me.
woah you look amazing! I love working out at home and I prefer it to the gym 🙂
Yea me too..Thanks Kristina.
That sounds wonderful that you have your daughter for moral support, while doing your workout at home.
Yea she is a cutie..
I have tried to do this in the past, but find walking and swimming works better as a form of exercise for me personally.
Yea swimming helps me too..
Great post Stella. Yes, I work out at home.
Well done to your baby girl.
Thanks Moji.
I work out from home and am also a massive Fitness Blender lover! Also love the Pop Sugar workouts too. X
They are so cool..
I haven’t had the chance to do any exercise, unless you can count walking the dog. Would love to go back to running though, used to do it a lot when I was single.
Walking the dog is a form of exercise..
oOoooh hon, I like your black and red sporty getup a LOOOOT! When my knee is not acting up, I love to dancercise in my room, YouTube has some great vids ( :
Yea. I should dance to your videos too..Will look them up tonight..
I agree, I think home workouts can be so much better for you and so much cheaper than expensive gym memberships.
Yea..
I wish I could workout from home but sadly I live in a box room and we have no living room.Its great that you can fit it round your busy schedule though!
Yea it makes my life easier.
I so love that outfit your wearing Stella. Yes I work out from home. Its gone a bit pear shaped the last couple of months with hubby being in hospital and various.
However reading your blog has kicked me to get started again. I work out from home has I can set my own pace and time around my health issues.
Like you I use you tube. I’ll check out the routine your using. Check out Refit on youtube Stella.
They are an American group of women who started the idea and taken it right across the U.S of dance,zumba and making it fun. They also done dance live in The U.K.
They use various music with routines too. My favourite is Good morning by Refit.
Inspiring post for me
Thank you. I will check your Refit..
Great post. I have been working out from home since last year. i find that i get a lot work done faster, and i cab multi task chores with exercise 🙂
Yea me too. Thanks Mei.
Great post! I always love to work out at home. There are various reasons to workout at home but my important reason is my daughter. I can spend maximum time with her during the workout. She is only 4 years old and her care is also important with my fitness. So, workout at home is the golden option for me. Your post is similar to me but it’s great that you have your daughter moral support. Such a lovely feeling! Beautiful blog! Thanks for sharing this with us.
Yes, I workout at home and I wholeheartedly encourage others too. Great for mums, like us! I’ve got a whole series coming on my favourite at home resources and more fitness related stuff. It’s been sat in drafts for ages waiting for me to sort my laptop out! 🙈 x
Ah sounds nice. Can’t wait to read.
I am not disciplined enough to work out at home so well done for doing it
Thanks Kara.
This is definitely something I should be doing giving the crazy hours I often work x
Yea it has changed my life.
I don’t really have much room to work out at home but I love going to Zumba!
Zumba sounds fab.
I exercise at home all the time, using my fitness Wii games. They are great!
Wow nice.
My exercise consists of walking around with the pram, good way to get rid of baby weight x
Yea walking is a fab way to drop the baby weight x
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I love working out at especially with my buddy who is my wife. This is a good bonding for us as well.
JM |Man Of Wanders
Ah sounds nice.
Great post. I always intend to start working out, I have all kinds of fitness dvds but I never get the chance. That’s my excuse anyway, running around after four kids is exercise enough!
Lol..I can imagine it is.
Great tips, I really should start working out at home as I just don’t have the childcare to go to the actual gym xx
I don’t either..
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