WORKING OUT IN YOUR
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P A RTMENT By Karen Engel
Want to get in better shape but don ’ t want to pay for a GYM membership ? Why not work out in your apartment : you get the privacy you want and there are lots of ways to get a great workout , no matter your level . The first thing you need is a foam workout mat . I like the Connect - A - Mat from Walmart , it comes in different colors , and is easy to put together and then hide when done or people come over . This softens the noise for your neighbors , plus your ground workouts are much softer The second thing you need is some weights . Again , head to Walmart to buy two different sets . I recommend both a 3 pound and 5 pound set of rubber or neoprene dumbbells if you are just starting out .
WALKING/STAIRS The best way to get started working out is to keep it simple . Walking and doing the stairs in your apartment . Take the dog for a walk , or the kids . Just get off the couch , get outside , or if is -
30C , then walk around your apartment building .
Going up and down stairs is an excellent cardio work out !
WORKOUT DVD’S Have a DVD sitting in your apartment , collecting dust . Put it and your body to use with a workout DVD , There are hundreds of choices out there . My favorites are from Beachbody , either the 21 - day Fix , Cize or Country Heat . But I don ’ t buy these DVD ’ s off their website , I look on Kijiji for a good deal . They offer a great workout that is challenging but great for any level . Plus they are fun . In the 21 - day Fix , trainer Autumn has 7 DVD ’ s , one for each day of the week . There are 6 people that you can follow that are demonstrating the video , and there is one person ( Kat ) who does an easier level so anyone can challenge themselves . Plus there is a 10 minute Abs workout that you can do everyday to really tone those areas .
YOUTUBE WORKOUT VIDEOS If you prefer to stream your workout video ’ s , there are thousands of choices . Some of them are great , and lots of them are not … Popsugar is one of my favorite channels , they have some amazing workout videos , their 45 - Minute Epic Cardio Boxing Workout is my favorite . Another good channel is Fitness Blender . They have over 500 free workouts by length , difficulty , training type , muscles used , calorie burn
&
more .
BeFiT is another great workout YouTube Fitness channel , it gives you access to top fitness trainers like Jillian Michaels , Denise Austin and many more . You don ’ t need a lot of space , just the right equipment .
SKIPPING ROPE As long as your apartment has enough room to jump rope , including the ceiling clearance , it is one of the fastest and best way to lose weight and get a great cardio exercise in . Even if you have trouble at first , do 5 minutes a day until you are skipping like a pro . This exercise tones arms , legs and shoulders . Just sure to wear proper shoes to reduce the risk of injury .
Have fun working out , keep it to your own pace but make sure to challenge yourself .
THANK YOU!
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