subject: Top 5 Home Exercises Anyone Can Do [print this page] Most people have a tough time getting to a gym. But, that does not mean you can't get a workout at home. Honestly, you can get in shape anywhere. So, if you have children, don't like to drive in traffic, or simply don't like working out in public, I have 5 great exercises for you that will help you lose some fat and tone up your body. These are exercises that I use my boot camp and they don't require any equipment at all. You can do all five of these exercises at the comfort of your own home.
Exercise #1 - Body Squats: Here, you stand in a erect position, feet about shoulder width apart and squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor. The wider your stance and the deeper you go, the more glutes you will work. You can play with your stance to hit different parts of your thighs. Do a few sets of these and you will sure have your legs burning. The majority of my boot camp clientele love this exercise. I am sure you will too!
Exercise #2 - Pushups: Everyone has done pushups at some point in their life. This exercise is a fabulous compound movement that works several muscles at once, such as your chest, shoulders and triceps. The further apart you place your hands on the barbell, the more you will work your chest muscles. And to work your triceps muscles more, just narrow your hand position and keep your elbow tucked in.
Exercise #3 - Pull-ups: You will need to purchase one of those inexpensive pull up bars from Target or Wall Mart. Place the pull-up bar between the door way and start building your back. If you are a little weak you can put a chair and assist yourself by pushing up with your legs, until you get strong enough to do them without assistance. Pull-ups will help build and tone your back muscles, giving you that sexy v taper everyone wants. In addition, doing pull-ups will help you build bigger biceps.
Exercise #4 - Walking Lunges: Just lunge forward with either leg and repeat the process. These are truly leg burners. This exercise will work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes. You will definitely feel these.
Exercise #5 - Jump Rope: This is one of the best forms of cardio. This exercise will definately ignite your metabolism and have you burning tons of calories. Try to start out at 10 minutes per day and work yourself up.
There you have it, 5 great exercises you can do that will help you get into great shape.
