Staying Active While Stuck At Home
With the current lockdown situation, it can be challenging to stay active. However, exercise provides great mental and physical health benefits during difficult times. Thankfully, there are many free workout options to explore on YouTube that allow you to get moving in the comfort of your own home.
Best YouTube Workout Channels
Some of the top YouTube channels offering free at-home workouts include:
- Yoga With Adriene – Gentle yoga for all levels
- Blogilates – Fun pilates and HIIT workouts
- The Fitness Marshall – Dance cardio workouts
- Popsugar Fitness – Diverse and energetic workout mixes
- Leslie Sansone – Low impact walking videos
What To Know Before Starting
When trying new workout routines at home, remember to:
- Listen to your body – Go at your own pace
- Stay hydrated and fuel up properly
- Clear workout space and modify moves as needed
- Cool down and stretch after finishing
Benefits of Home Workouts
At-home workouts provide many upsides such as:
- Convenience – No commute to the gym
- Comfort – Workout in your personal space
- Flexibility – Exercise on your own schedule
- Adaptability – Tailor routines to your needs
- Continuity – Maintain fitness routine despite external factors
Staying Motivated
Tips for staying motivated with home workouts include:
- Set goals – Aim for number of workouts per week
- Find accountability partner – Keep each other on track
- Make a playlist – Upbeat music boosts your mood and energy
- Track progress – Use app, take measurements, note when moves get easier
- Switch it up – Try new YouTube channels, vary your workouts
FAQs
What if I live in a small space?
No problem! There are many no to low equipment exercises like squats, lunges, planks that provide an effective workout with minimal space needed.
What if I have an injury or mobility restrictions?
Consider chair exercises, seated yoga, or gentle stretch routines. Modify moves to your comfort level. Walking can be low impact but still gets you moving too.
How much should I workout at home?
Aim for at least 30 minutes per day, mixing cardio, strength training, flexibility. Listen to your body and allow for rest days.
What if I miss the gym atmosphere?
Simulate motivation of a gym class by using upbeat playlists, mirrors to check form, asking homemates to take a class with you.
How do I avoid workout boredom?
Exploring new YouTube channels keeps things interesting. Switching between yoga, weights, cardio days also helps spice up your routine week to week.
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