You don’t need a lot of equipment to get started. Some of the fittest bodies and athletes have been sculpted in very low-tech gyms and home gyms. All you need is the commitment and desire to move and a targeted plan. A targeted fitness plan with an end goal can be superior to a commercial gym where you must wait your turn to get on a machine.

Here are a few tips to get you started with home fitness routine.

Designate Space & Time

Designate a small space in your home to get into working out. The space can be a small corner as big as a yoga mat. That’s all what’s needed. If you can spare some more space, then get a shelving unit to store your equipment. You can personalize this space and room by painting it a color that inspires you and hanging some motivational quotes on the wall.

To get into the habit of working out you can schedule 30 minutes on your calendar before, during or after work. If you are just starting out after a long break, then the best way to build this habit and start working out is doing simple body weight moves twice a day. Habit stacking a habit building technique by James Clear, works best. Attach a simple workout routine to an existing habit that you do not matter what. For example, doing 20 squats and 1 minute plank before your morning coffee and evening tea.

Take Small Steps

Big changes start with small steps. You cannot have a six pack in two weeks, and you cannot run a marathon in four weeks. Start small, adding exercises and miles in your routine at a pace that is reasonable for your life. Avoiding an all or nothing mentality is key to success. Starting with a 15-minute workout routine and building it up to an hour will take time. Plus, you want to give your body enough time to adapt to the exercise stimulus. Even five minutes of exercise is better than none.

Equipment’s Not an Issue

Don’t worry about equipment a whole lot. Effective home training calls for minimal equipment.  Your body weight is your best asset. Having a set of adjustable dumbbells and yoga mat will give you a great workout. Try to mix up your home training with a lot of body weight exercises or portable exercise equipment. I personally like using resistance bands for extra resistance since they are portable.  This way you can stay up with your fitness training even if you travel and won’t have an excuse to break the habit. Once habits break, they are challenging to reinstate.

Invest in Active wear

Now, I am a very frugal shopper, but I won’t save on active wear. There are many reasons. What tou wear to work out matters. You’ll stick to your routine if your workout clothes are breathable, stylish, sweat wicking and provide functional comfort.  You don’t need to break your bank but invest in active wear that inspires and empowers you to workout.

Pro tip- Keep your workout clothes handy. If your closet is far from your home office, then hang the clothes in a nearby restroom. Wear your clothes and training shoes 15 – 20 minutes before your workout. It will get you in workout mode and you can get warmed up by picking up toys and vacuuming.

Use Technology

People who succeed at getting stronger and better are the ones who have a plan. For years even I thought that successful people had something that I did not have a magic wand maybe. Now I know what they had was a great plan to succeed.

You don’t need to go far from home to find the fitness training plans. You can find many on demand workouts on your fingertips now a days. Try our virtual fitness library.You can create your own playlists and rock the music while working out at home.

You Control the Intensity

At home workouts can be as hard as you want them to be. You don’t need those fancy machines for max workout benefits. Simple but effective exercises like squats, lunges, and pushups can make up a workout which can be very easy or very hard. You control the intensity dial. Add jumps and balance elements to these moves and you will have your heart rate up in the red zone in no time.

Setting up a home gym is a small step to a better you. Creating an inviting and invigorating space will further your effort to make working out a habit.

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The class is a fusion of ballet conditioning, and Pilates. Whether you want to look better, feel better, or help increase bone density…this class is for you! Barre section will include standing lower body strengthening exercises and the Pilates section will include floor work to strengthen and stabilize your core. Come have fun with us getting healthy and strong.

*Yoga mat, Pilates ring, and stability ball are suggested for this class *

*No Class Feb 17th*

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*Yoga mat, Pilates ring, and stability ball are suggested for this class *

*No Class Feb 17th*

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The instructor will move with you, in a yoga inspired class, infused with strength and light cardio training, that will be sure to add heat to your daily routine, while toning every muscle group. The class will start with 15 minutes yoga flow, followed by a 20 minutes full body strength circuit, and ending with 15 minutes deep stretch flow.

All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga mat and two medium – heavy dumbbells are suggested for this class *

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All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga mat and two medium – heavy dumbbells are suggested for this class *

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It’s a gentle yoga flow for all fitness levels to give you energy and help you focus throughout your day.  You will gain strength and flexibility in your muscles while having a strong mind body connection.  Each class will combine a balanced series of poses with a focus on opening up one of several potential areas of tightness, such as your hamstrings, hips, shoulders, or neck.  A selection of restorative poses will support your body with props, so the muscles, fascia and nervous system can take a break from the daily grind.  

All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga mat and two blocks are suggested for this class *

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All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga mat and two blocks are suggested for this class *

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It’s a gentle yoga flow for all fitness levels to give you energy and help you focus throughout your day.  You will gain strength and flexibility in your muscles while having a strong mind-body connection.  Each class will combine a balanced series of poses with a focus on opening up one of several potential areas of tightness, such as your hamstrings, hips, shoulders, or neck.  A selection of restorative poses will support your body with props, so the muscles, fascia and nervous system can take a break from the daily grind.  

All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga Mat and two blocks required for this class *

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All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga Mat and two blocks required for this class *

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Great for guys too! Please bring a yoga mat and towel.

All Virtual classes are recorded and recording is provided to registered participants for 48-hrs after class.

*Yoga Mat, resistance band, and two medium/heavy dumbbells are suggested$ for this class *

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