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Jumping jacks - Before getting started on any work out or fitness routine, it is important to warm up. Jumping jacks are one of the easiest ways to get your body fully warmed up and ready for your exercises.
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Leg raises - This is a fantastic and quick exercise you can do on the floor if you are looking to tone your thighs and glutes.
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Glute bridge
- You can do this exercise right on your bed, first thing in the morning! It is another quick workout you can do for your glutes.
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Squats - More glute and thigh workouts! Squats will give you a shapely behind.
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Cobra - This yoga pose is a foolproof way to stretch and start your day. Give it a try!
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Downward-facing dog - Another yoga pose that works wonders for calf stretches.
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Push-ups - Good old-fashioned push-ups are excellent for building upper body strength. You can also bend your knees if you have trouble or are just getting started. Try doing as many as you can with proper form and build from there each day.
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Elbow-to-knee crunches
- This exercise is great for strengthening your core and lower abdomen.
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Sit-ups - This exercise not only works your abs but your neck, chest, and lower back too.
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Bicycle crunches - An awesome way to target your obliques is by doing a few bicycle crunches.
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Plank - Hold this position for as long as you can! It is ideal for your back and abs.
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Forward lunges - Use your couch to help you with your forward lunges, which are fantastic for your hamstrings, glutes, hips, and inner thighs.
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Kickboxing - Who says you need a punching bag for some sweat-breaking kickboxing? Let out some pent-up energy by doing the same high kicks and punches you see the pro athletes do. It is an amazing cardio workout and tons of fun too!
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Mountain climbers
- This is a total body workout guaranteed to make you break a sweat, and get your heart rate up and blood pumping.
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Stair workouts - Take advantage of flights of stairs found in and around your home or apartment complex. Sprinting up and down steps is another fantastic way to get your heart rate up and work in some fat-burning cardio into your day.
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Side planks - Do not underestimate your own body weight. This exercise has many benefits including helping with back pain, a toned stomach, and it improves overall flexibility, posture, and balance. For an extra challenge, add in some leg raises.
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Supermans
- To do this exercise, simultaneously lift your legs and arms up while lying on your belly and hold for two seconds. It is an exceptional exercise for your lower back. Dumbbells optional.
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Weight lifting - But if you do have dumbbells, use them for some light weight lifting. If not, you can use other things in your home such as canned goods, books, or any plastic container filled with water or sand!
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Burpees
- Another option for a full body workout is burpees, which are simple to do at home if you give yourself some space. It is marvelous for strength and stamina training.
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Wall sits - Lean up against any wall in your house and hold this position for a few minutes. This is perfect for strengthening your upper legs.
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Knee highs - Build your endurance with this uncomplicated move you can do at home with only a little bit of room.
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Dance - Who says exercise has to be tedious and boring? Crank up some tunes and work up a sweat with your favorite music. Whether it is hip-hop or Zumba, search a video online and just get moving!
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Swim - If you're lucky enough to have a pool as part of your home, swim a few laps each day and watch those pounds come off.
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Backyard playground - Or maybe you have kids who just don't use the backyard playground enough. Get creative and use it as your own personal obstacle course or boot camp.
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Play with your kids - And speaking of kids, nothing works up a greater sweat than playing in the backyard and running around with your children. It is a nice way to get in some quality family bonding, and burn a few calories at the same time. It is a total win-win!
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Cool down - Just like your warm up, it is just as important to stretch and cool down after any workout. Do not skip this very important final step at the end of your fitness routine.
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Drink water - And make sure you keep hydrated and drink plenty of water as well. Your body will thank you!
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Post-workout - Remember that part of a healthy lifestyle is not just exercise but a balanced diet as well. Follow up your workout routine with the best post-workout meals. To find out what those are, click here.
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Jumping jacks - Before getting started on any work out or fitness routine, it is important to warm up. Jumping jacks are one of the easiest ways to get your body fully warmed up and ready for your exercises.
© iStock
1 / 29 Fotos
Leg raises - This is a fantastic and quick exercise you can do on the floor if you are looking to tone your thighs and glutes.
© iStock
2 / 29 Fotos
Glute bridge
- You can do this exercise right on your bed, first thing in the morning! It is another quick workout you can do for your glutes.
© Shutterstock
3 / 29 Fotos
Squats - More glute and thigh workouts! Squats will give you a shapely behind.
© iStock
4 / 29 Fotos
Cobra - This yoga pose is a foolproof way to stretch and start your day. Give it a try!
© iStock
5 / 29 Fotos
Downward-facing dog - Another yoga pose that works wonders for calf stretches.
© iStock
6 / 29 Fotos
Push-ups - Good old-fashioned push-ups are excellent for building upper body strength. You can also bend your knees if you have trouble or are just getting started. Try doing as many as you can with proper form and build from there each day.
© iStock
7 / 29 Fotos
Elbow-to-knee crunches
- This exercise is great for strengthening your core and lower abdomen.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
Sit-ups - This exercise not only works your abs but your neck, chest, and lower back too.
© iStock
9 / 29 Fotos
Bicycle crunches - An awesome way to target your obliques is by doing a few bicycle crunches.
© iStock
10 / 29 Fotos
Plank - Hold this position for as long as you can! It is ideal for your back and abs.
© iStock
11 / 29 Fotos
Forward lunges - Use your couch to help you with your forward lunges, which are fantastic for your hamstrings, glutes, hips, and inner thighs.
© iStock
12 / 29 Fotos
Kickboxing - Who says you need a punching bag for some sweat-breaking kickboxing? Let out some pent-up energy by doing the same high kicks and punches you see the pro athletes do. It is an amazing cardio workout and tons of fun too!
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
Mountain climbers
- This is a total body workout guaranteed to make you break a sweat, and get your heart rate up and blood pumping.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
Stair workouts - Take advantage of flights of stairs found in and around your home or apartment complex. Sprinting up and down steps is another fantastic way to get your heart rate up and work in some fat-burning cardio into your day.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
Side planks - Do not underestimate your own body weight. This exercise has many benefits including helping with back pain, a toned stomach, and it improves overall flexibility, posture, and balance. For an extra challenge, add in some leg raises.
© iStock
16 / 29 Fotos
Supermans
- To do this exercise, simultaneously lift your legs and arms up while lying on your belly and hold for two seconds. It is an exceptional exercise for your lower back. Dumbbells optional.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
Weight lifting - But if you do have dumbbells, use them for some light weight lifting. If not, you can use other things in your home such as canned goods, books, or any plastic container filled with water or sand!
© iStock
18 / 29 Fotos
Burpees
- Another option for a full body workout is burpees, which are simple to do at home if you give yourself some space. It is marvelous for strength and stamina training.
© Shutterstock
19 / 29 Fotos
Wall sits - Lean up against any wall in your house and hold this position for a few minutes. This is perfect for strengthening your upper legs.
© iStock
20 / 29 Fotos
Knee highs - Build your endurance with this uncomplicated move you can do at home with only a little bit of room.
© iStock
21 / 29 Fotos
Dance - Who says exercise has to be tedious and boring? Crank up some tunes and work up a sweat with your favorite music. Whether it is hip-hop or Zumba, search a video online and just get moving!
© iStock
22 / 29 Fotos
Swim - If you're lucky enough to have a pool as part of your home, swim a few laps each day and watch those pounds come off.
© iStock
23 / 29 Fotos
Backyard playground - Or maybe you have kids who just don't use the backyard playground enough. Get creative and use it as your own personal obstacle course or boot camp.
© iStock
24 / 29 Fotos
Play with your kids - And speaking of kids, nothing works up a greater sweat than playing in the backyard and running around with your children. It is a nice way to get in some quality family bonding, and burn a few calories at the same time. It is a total win-win!
© iStock
25 / 29 Fotos
Cool down - Just like your warm up, it is just as important to stretch and cool down after any workout. Do not skip this very important final step at the end of your fitness routine.
© Shutterstock
26 / 29 Fotos
Drink water - And make sure you keep hydrated and drink plenty of water as well. Your body will thank you!
© Shutterstock
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Post-workout - Remember that part of a healthy lifestyle is not just exercise but a balanced diet as well. Follow up your workout routine with the best post-workout meals. To find out what those are, click here.
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