Lose Weight at Home

If you don't have the time or money to workout in a gym, you can lose weight from home.

Working out in a gym has it's benefits as you will have a range of free weights at your disposal and trained staff to help with your exercise technique. However, attending a gym costs money and time which some of us are unable to commit to. But this does not mean you cannot lose weight effectively.

All the principles of weight loss I mentioned in my first blog Weight Loss Programmes that Work can be followed at home or in your neighbourhood using your own bodyweight and a few select pieces of equipment. The secret to weight loss is doing the right exercises, at the right intensity and with the right variation and progression.

Have a look at this useful site Bodybot.com that demonstrates a great range of exercises providing all of the above with easy to follow video clips and a programming tool that designs your whole workout for you.

If you are going to continue exercising from home then free weights can assist with increasing your workout intensity. Containers such as bottles full of water or sand make great hand weights as long as they are easy to hold, but they must be heavy enough to challenge you while doing 8-10 reps. There are many other household items you can use to add weight to your exercises (watch the Rocky films or just use your imagination).

One item that I would highly recommend is a stability ball, this simple piece of equipment will enable you to significantly increase the range of exercises you are able to perform at home through using it as a bench and through specific stability ball exercises. You can purchase your stability ball and free weights from your local sports shop or better still from an expert functional training site such as PerformBetter.com where you can also download information, training articles and exercises.

So don't let a lack of time or money hold you back, have a look at today's recommended site Here and start working out at home today.

Until next time . . . Get Inspired, Motivated, Empowered!

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Warning: If you have any concerns over your ability to exercise or you have any known medical conditions it is always recommended to consult with your doctor before undertaking any exercise programme.