The pursuit of beauty is one of the main reasons that people perservere to exercise regularly. So it becomes an unfortunate irony when the process of working out makes you look unflattering!
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Frankly, health is more important than appearances, and no decent person is going to judge what you look like when you exercise. Besides, many internationally renowned sportswomen are still admired and loved despite having had some rather uh... unflattering shots flashed across the tv screens all over the world. But if you're really self-conscious about your looks… well there’s the saying ‘when there’s a will, there’s a way.’ Set up a home gym, and you can exercise any time you wish with plenty of privacy!
There are
many other advantages of having a home gym, apart from protecting your image.
You would not have to tote around a load of stuff with you as all the items you
need including water and timers are available at home. You can work out anytime
and shower off after that. You can even utilize spare time in the middle of an activity (e.g. scanning your computer, baking cookies or babysitting a
child) to do some weight lifts for instance. Rain or shine, your exercise
routine goes on as usual. You also save on travel time to the gym or the park.
It is
possible to set up a gym at home for cheap, and you don’t even need fancy,
bulky gym equipment or a lot of space. Look around your house and see what you
have at hand. Water bottles filled with sand and water are good substitutes for
dumb bells for strength training. Pull towels between your hands and use them
for stretching exercises which can help to strengthen your back and arm muscles.
Invest in a cheap yoga mat to do yoga, pilates, floor aerobics and exercises
like sit-ups and push-ups. Never use the floor or your bed to do workouts. The
former is too hard and can hurt you, while the latter lacks firmness and you
will have a hard time doing your work out on it. Many basic and effective
exercises like jumping jacks do not even require equipment. If you don’t mind
spending a little more on some equipment, the treadmill is one of the most
popular gym equipment facilitates that keeps your leg mucles moving.
Check out
Youtube for aerobics routines and fitness lessons that you can watch and follow.
You can also borrow workout DVDs at the library. In addition, many lifestyle
magazines, health publications, websites and blogs document simple workouts
that you can do by yourself at home. Keep a notebook for recording and
sketching these tips so that you can alternate your workouts and break the monotony.
If you’re a
fitness freak who’s keen on transforming your room into a professionally
equipped gym, http://www.singaporehomegym.blogspot.com
is a useful blog that provides advice on how you can do so, while taking into
account many areas of concern such as space limitations.
Having a
home gym is really beneficial, and the presence of all the equipment you’ve
made or bought would be a significant motivational factor. However, it is still
important that you make it a point to spend time outdoors and get some regular
sun. People who don’t get enough sunlight may experience problems with Vitamin
D deficiency, and Vitamin D is essential for many bodily functions, such as the
absorption of calcium.
While there
are often instructors at hand in the fitness classes and gyms to correct your
flawed yoga poses or the frequency that you’re lifting your weights, you don’t
have such an advantage at home. Attempting workouts that you are not familiar
with could strain and hurt yourself instead. If you wish to try a more advanced
workout, you should attend some classes, or seek a gym instructor’s advice
before attempting it on your own. If you have health or obesity problems, do consult a doctor before you begin any sort of DIY exercise regime.
Wearing the
right attire for exercise is still essential to ensure that you can work out
comfortably and not hurt yourself. Even when you are at home, you should wear
sports shoes throughout your work out to protect your feet (with exception of
yoga, pilates and other exercises that do not require footwear).
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