Gym at home: an economical solution to lose weight
Can’t afford a gym membership to lose weight? Here’s the solution: get a home gym. There is no travel to do and you can exercise whenever you have a spare moment.
Other family members can also use the home gym, further reducing the cost.
First, decide what you want to achieve with your home gym. Do you mainly want to lose weight or do you want to build a great body? Of course, you may want to do both.
Let’s look at the items you might want to include in your home gym.
1. Dumbbells – start light and slowly increase the weight
Dumbbells come in many different weights. When you’re starting out, choose a low-weight kit. These may be all you need to lose weight. As your strength increases, simply increase your reps.
Tip: Make sure you receive instructions on how to use the dumbbells. Remember, exercise slowly and mindfully – keep your mind on what you are doing to avoid injury.
2. A cardio machine to lose weight
Your dumbbells will increase your muscle mass (more muscle burns more fat) and so will a cardio machine. Elliptical trainers are a good choice for cardio machines. They are easy to use and because they put little pressure on the joints, they are a good choice for anyone who is overweight.
An exercise bike is also a good option. As with the elliptical trainer, the bike puts little stress on your joints, so you can avoid injury as you lose weight.
3. A fitness ball for stretching exercises
A fitness ball is a great addition to any home gym. They are inexpensive and allow you to target specific muscle groups. You can use your ab ball to remove belly fat.
Most balls come with an exercise DVD, so you can get used to the ball and use it safely.
Additional tips to lose weight with your home gym
* Start your exercise routine slowly. Initially spend just five minutes with each piece of equipment. This is long enough when you’re just starting out.
* On busy days, choose just one piece of equipment and work out for ten minutes. It takes time to build strength. Keep your workouts short and fun.
* As you get used to the equipment, update your own routines. Create at least three different routines, so you don’t get bored.
A home gym is a great inexpensive weight loss solution – choose your equipment and get started today.