Working out at home can be a great way to save time and money, but it can also be a bit daunting if you’re used to going to the gym. It’s important to remember that you don’t need any fancy equipment or a lot of space to get a great workout in. Here are some exercises you can do at home with no equipment that will still give you a great workout:
1. Reverse Lunges
This exercise works your legs and your glutes. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Take a significant step backward with one leg, then lower your body until both knees are bent at 90-degree angles. Push back up to the starting position and repeat with your other leg. Do this for 30 seconds to a minute. If this is too difficult you can try making regular lunges instead.
2. Bicycle Crunches
This is an excellent exercise for your abs. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your hands behind your head. Bring your right elbow and left knee toward each other, then extend your right leg until it is straight. Repeat on the other side. Continue alternating sides for 30 seconds to a minute. Again, if this is too difficult you can try doing regular crunches instead.
3. Jump Squats
This is another great full-body exercise. Start in a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Lower down into a squat, then jump up into the air. Land back in the squat position and repeat. Try to do this for 30 seconds to a minute. If this is too difficult, do regular squats. Or, if you want to make it more difficult, hold a weight in each hand while you do the jump squats.
4. Burpees
These full-body exercises will increase your heart rate and tone your muscles. Start in a standing position, then drop down into a squat. Place your hands on the floor before you and jump your feet back, so you’re in a push-up position. Do a push-up, then jump your feet back to the squat position. From there, jump into the air with your hands above your head. Repeat this for 30 seconds to a minute. To make it easier, just step your feet back and forth while in the squat position instead of doing a push-up.
5. Planks
This is an excellent exercise for your core. Start in a push-up position, but rest on your forearms instead of your hands. Keep your body in a straight line from your head to your feet, and hold this position for 30 seconds to a minute. If you’d like something easier you can try resting on your knees instead of your toes. To increase the difficulty, raise one leg off the ground while you hold the plank position.
6. Pushups
This is a classic exercise that works your arms, chest and core. Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart. Lower yourself until your chest is above the ground, then push back up. If you want something easier, you can put your knees on the ground instead of your toes. You can also try doing them against a wall or on an elevated surface like a countertop. To make it more challenging, place your feet on an elevated surface like a chair or couch