I have been asked in the past if it is possible to get a great gym quality workout at home with minimal equipment and I feel that answer is yes. Good fitness training programs can be done at home. Don't get me wrong there are benefits to a gym. Some have nutritionists to talk to, personal trainers, and some resources that one can justify buying. But what is the main goal? Well let's think about that for a second. You are either looking for cardio training, or resistance training. Can cardio training be done at home? Of course it can.
A jump rope is one of the least expensive pieces of workout equipment you can buy. A good speed rope can be less than $10. So you're not good at jump roping, why not try it every other day for about 5-10 minutes. If you mess up, so what start over. Before you know it you will be skipping that rope like it's nothing, except hard work and burning calories.
Another great form of cardio is running. Yes gyms have treadmills facing bunch of TVs, but are you there to workout or there to watch TV? Why not go outside and jog, get some fresh air, and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of free apps for phones that give you GPS on your route, speed, average pace, and tons of other great things. If you think you don't have enough room for all the weights needed think again. A barbell is a great asset, but dumbbells can go a long way. And now there are plenty of different companies that make adjustable dumbbells. Some from 5-100lbs. Those with a doorway pull up bar, and a stability ball to use as your bench (this way is great for stability and the core) are the basics you need to get started on your fitness track.
So to recap, there are a lot of good things about a gym. Some people just need to go somewhere to workout otherwise they find it hard to get motivated and get off that couch. However, there is so much time and money that can be saved by finding a fitness training program that can be done at home. With a little bit of money invested to get some equipment, and a little extra room in the house, you can transform your body and life at home.
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