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4 Ways to Keep Fit at Home   by James Driffield

Going for a run is definitely much nicer when the sun is shining and we’re sure that you’d much rather go for a bike ride on a lovely day but what happens when the rain scuppers your plans? Let’s face it, there’s quite a substantial chance of that here in the UK! Here’s a guide on some things you can do at home when outside isn’t an option:

Build a Home Gym:

You don’t have to shell out a fortune and there’s plenty of reasonably priced equipment you can buy and store easily even if you think you don’t have the room. Pick a few of the right accessories and you can make your workout far more effective as well as more interesting. A few weights can slot into your daily routine, whilst watching TV for example, and a Swiss ball will make stomach exercises less straining, more effective and easier to do. For cardio, a skipping rope is ideal for some energetic exercise that will burn calories and doesn’t need any storage.

Exercise DVDs:

The purchase of exercise DVDs has been on the rise in recent years during the recession as people contemplate their gym memberships. It is with good reason too as they are interactive and definitely help motivation. They can cover every area of exercise and fitness including yoga, Pilates and even dancing so buying a few of these could provide a welcome break throughout day, keep you fit and save on gym membership fees.

Video Games:

If you or your kids happen to have a games console, there is no doubt an exercise game for it. Whereas a DVD will guide you through your routine, these games are interactive so you won’t get bored and become unmotivated. Nintendo’s Wii Fit provides the most interactive work out with a balance board and personal trainer programme available but accessories and games are available for all the major consoles.

Yoga:

Yoga is definitely a home-friendly form of exercise as long as you have a bit of knowledge and understanding of the basics. Once you do, there are loads of books and DVDs that can help you learn more at home and all the equipment you need is a yoga mat. Doing it just 2 or 3 days in a row per week can help keep you fit and feeling great.

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