Before becoming a mom I thought the only way to see results were to make it happen in the gym. I would get upset about the gym not being open during the holidays or closing because of bad weather but now that it takes more time and effort to go actually go to the gym(with twins running around) I have found many ways to staying fit or losing weight at home. Here are some reasons why working out at home beats the gym!
1. The Germs Are Your Own
With flu season in full swing, it’s an absolute blessing that you don’t have to worry whether the super-sweaty guy in the bro tank wiped down the treadmill. Instead, you get to swim in your own sweat and worry about cleaning it up later.1
2. You Don’t Have to Care How You Look
Rocking polka dot leggings with a striped sports bra? Haven’t brushed your hair? Does it matter? Nope. (Unless you’re going to take an Instagram selfie later…then you might wanna do a booger check.)1
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3. You'll be forced to educate yourself about fitness.
Working out with limited equipment means you have to get creative, and for that you have to get educated. Spending time getting educated means you are even more invested in your workout time. Scope out the best websites for your fitness routines!2
4. You can workout in shifts.
Working out at home lets you break up the day if you need to.
If you have small children, thirty minutes of uninterrupted time may be a luxury you never have.
But three, 10-minute segments broken up during your morning is achievable when you work out at home.2
Whichever you feel works best for you be sure to stick with it and praise yourself for being good to your body! Just know that it is not the end of the world if the gym is closed, take advantage and try something new!
References
- Meixner, Amanda. (2015, Feb. 3) 9 Reasons Why Working Out at Home is Better Than The Gym. Retrieved on November 22, 2015 from http://www.beachbody.com/beachbodyblog/fitness/9-reasons-working-out-at-home-is-better
- Hafner, Dawn. (2014, Sept. 23). 10 Reasons To Skip The Gym & Workout at Home. Retrieved on Novemeber 22, 2015 from http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-15409/10-reasons-to-skip-the-gym-workout-at-home.html
These are all great ideas and points. I work out at home a lot because of long hours of work and then having to complete school work as well. So it is usually the only place I can find time to work out at.
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