It is easily possible to achieve an intense and effective workout without having to sign a gym membership form, simply by performing exercises at home with basic equipment and making use of low cost or free activities out side of the home. Choosing to train at home can not only drastically help your finances, but also allow for greater flexibility, convenience, and privacy.
Cardio training without a gym membership
Firstly, it is worth noting that all the equipment found in a commercial gym can be purchased privately if you have the money and space. This may not apply to everyone, but for those wishing to train at home, due to the convenience and privacy, may be best looking online for ex commercial equipment or new industry standard equipment which can be placed in a room or garage. Those who cannot afford this option do not have to totally draw a line through this option, however. There are smaller and portable fitness solutions available for home use, such as steppers and spin bikes.
Free options available to almost anybody include jogging, cycling, power walking, skipping, and garden based training using low cost equipment such as sand bags for resistance during squats, over head presses and other suitable exercises. Sport centres may also be a cost effective option for groups. A 5 a-side game of football each week, or a game of badminton can expel many calories and work the cardiovascular system rigorously.
Ideally cardio based activities should be performed three to four times per week, thirty to sixty minutes in duration.
Weight training at home
The purchase of a set of changeable dumbbells will drastically increase exercise choice, and is recommended for those wishing to train at home. A set of spin lock dumbbells can be purchased relatively cheaply and will prove to be a versatile piece of equipment. Trainees with a bit more cash to spend can also purchase a great weight training bench for around the £100 mark, such as one made by Body Solid which have proved durable in most home environments.
The major muscle groups of the body can be exercises by the main compound movements, such as squats, deadlifts, bench pressing, shoulder pressing, and rowing. All these exercises, in their various variations, can be performed with a set of dumbbells and a bench. Click on the “Exercise” tab at the top of the page to learn more about the various exercises which can be performed. A resistance based regime for a fitness trainer would typically involve three to four training sessions per week, each lasting thirty to forty five minutes. These sessions should be spaced apart to allow for optimal recovery between the sessions.