Don’t have time to take that spin class after work anymore? Or do you suffer from social or performance anxiety when exercising in front of groups of people when chances are nobody is even looking at you? No worries! There are so many ways to stay active, burn calories, and get in shape from the comfort of your own home. Here are six great at-home exercises for those days you need to skip the gym or just don’t feel like leaving the house.
1. Burpees
Burpees, or squat thrusts, aren’t called “one of the most effective workouts” for nothing. This killer full body exercise activates the chest, arms, core, glutes, and hamstrings. Start off in a standing position, drop into a squat position, place your hands on the floor, kick back into a plank position, then reverse these steps, and repeat.
2. Mountain Climbers
Mountain climbers are a boot camp workout, and I’m tired even thinking about doing them. This insane cardio and core exercise successfully helps to burn stubborn belly fat and strengthen a bunch of different muscles. Incorporate a few reps into your routine every day and you’ll get sexy six-pack abs in no time.
3. Jump Rope
Time to dig through boxes in your parents’ basement, tap into your childhood, and whip out that old school jump rope. If you don’t have a jump rope or want to save your hard-earned five dollars like the thrifty betch you are, jumping jacks are equally as effective. Who knew we were such little geniuses back then?
4. Stairs/Steps
Do you live in a two-story house or an apartment building with stairs? If so, then substitute the step boxes at the gym for the staircase in your own home. Whether you’re wearing leggings or pajama pants, running or jumping up and down steps is a totally legit cardio and leg workout. I promise your heart will be pounding out of your chest after you complete a couple of stories.
5. Yoga
Stretching is amazing for the mind and body—but downward-facing dog isn’t as easy as it looks. Yoga is a fantastic workout that activates your entire body and improves flexibility. You’ll be surprised at how much you actually sweat and how refreshed you feel after twisting, turning, and detoxing those tequila shots from last night out of your body with certain yoga sequences.
6. Workout Programs
No matter if you want to dance Zumba, challenge yourself (aka die) with high-intensity interval training, or try out a fitness influencer-created guide like BBG, there are tons of awesome at-home workout programs to choose from and try in front of your TV or computer.
Never waste your time and gas driving to the gym to work out on boring machines again! Now you can try any of these exercises to save your money on a gym membership and workout at home whenever and however you want. Now you literally have no excuse not to exercise. You’re welcome.
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