
Set up a fitness space
Finding it difficult to roll out of bed on a particularly cozy morning? We feel you! Being at home for so many months has led to a whole new level of lethargy. Also, a hygge-inspired bedroom might not be the best place for an intense ab workout.
Choosing a workout
With no dearth of inspiring workouts on social media or YouTube, choosing the right kind of exercises for your body can be an overwhelming task. What is important to remember here is that every individual is different with a different body type, different physical makeup and maybe even different health-related issues. What works for one person might not necessarily work for another. Think about it, kettlebells might look cool but if they lead to you pulling a muscle or two, the only kettle you’ll be looking at, for a long time, is the one full of tea on the stove.
What to wear?
That age old question that usually has us standing in front of the mirror, wondering what outfit to choose while the pile of clothes on the bed keeps getting bigger and bigger. The best part about fitness apparel is how comfortable it is and how it can be worn just about anywhere, whether you’re making a quick trip to the grocery store or relaxing at home while bingeing on Netflix. The right attire is very important when you’re working out. Oversized clothing may be appealing but it can also restrict your movements when you’re right in the middle of an exciting crossfit workout. You also don’t want to go the other route with extra tight clothes that cause unprecedented levels of breathlessness even before you start warming up.
Get the right accessories
It might be fun to be innovative for a while but how long are you going to use a water bottle for your Russian twists or an old hairband for resistance when you’re working on those glute muscles? When looking for the right equipment, it’s best to start with the basics. A good mat, a pair of dumbbells, fitness bands, and even a workout bench are enough to get going. If you don’t want to commit to buying fitness accessories, a better idea would be to rent them. That way, you can keep changing your equipment to suit your progressive workouts over time. If you have a lot of space at your disposal and you want to set up a basic gym, you could make the choice to get more (and heavier) equipment. Besides the hand weights and resistance tubing, you can also get yourself a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, and an elliptical trainer. There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to setting up your private fitness space. Like we mentioned earlier, it all depends on the workouts you’re doing, the type of exercises you like and what’s best for your body and health. Fitness is a long journey that changes over time and that’s why renting accessories is always a more practical option.Consistency is key
What time should I work out? How long should I work out? How many days should I work out in a week? The fitness FAQs are plenty and the concerns are almost always the same. According to the CDC, “for moderate-intensity physical activity, a person's target heart rate should be 50% to 70% of his or her maximum heart rate.” If you’re a beginner, it’s always best to start slow. Don’t rush into intensive exercises that can leave you with a bucket load of aches and pains, and maybe even broken bones or torn ligaments. Even a little exercise goes a long way.