Tips and Tricks for Your Home Workouts

This is nothing new, but could quite possibly be an even better option than a gym workout. Using just your body weight, you can do exercises like push-ups, squats, and lunges. Not only do these exercises improve strength and flexibility, but they also help build lean muscle mass. Combined with intermittent fasting (to be explained later on the list) body-weight training is used by some of Hollywood’s top celebrities to trim down for those sleek movie roles.

There are many great bodyweight exercises, but here are five of the best exercises that can work for most people:

1. Push-Ups: Push-ups are an excellent bodyweight exercise that work your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. They can be done with different hand positions to target different muscles, and you can modify them to make them easier or harder.

2. Squats: Squats are a great exercise that work your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. They can be done with your bodyweight or with added weight, such as a kettlebell or dumbbell. They can also be modified to make them easier or harder.

3. Lunges: Lunges are another excellent exercise for working your lower body, including your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. You can do them with just your bodyweight or with added weight, and you can do them in different directions to target different muscles.

4. Plank: Planks are a great exercise for your core muscles, including your abs, back, and hips. You can do them in different variations, such as side plank or plank with leg lifts, to add variety and challenge to your workout.

5. Burpees: Burpees are a full-body exercise that combine strength and cardio. They work your arms, chest, legs, and core, and can help improve your endurance. You can modify them to make them easier or harder, and you can add them to a circuit workout for a challenging cardio and strength workout.

Yes, it may sound crazy, but not only is hula-hooping a fun childhood pastime, it's also a great workout for your core muscles. Hula-hooping challenges those pesky ab, lower back and love-handle zones through coordinated and repeated flexing of muscles. Another advantage of hula-hooping is that it is extremely low shock and puts very little pressure on ankles and knees. This makes it a great option for anyone with weak or injured legs. Plus, it's an affordable option for those on a budget and easy to do in groups. Don't worry, the impending laughter will only work your stomach harder as you watch friends and family struggle to keep the hoop rotating.

Last but not least, although not a workout in itself, intermittent fasting can be a helpful tool for weight loss and improving overall health. It involves fasting for a set period of time (usually 16-24 hours) and then eating during a designated window of time. Intermittent fasting is more than simply “only eating during the day” though. In order to do it correctly, I would suggest to do some research and find a plan that fits your body size, weight and shape. It's also important to note that while intermittent fasting can be a helpful tool for weight loss and improving health, it may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those with a history of disordered eating or certain medical conditions. If you are considering trying intermittent fasting, it is recommended to consult with a healthcare professional first.