If you’re looking for a way to get a great workout without having to deal with all the hassles of going to the gym, then I think you’ll think that this total body workout that you can do at home could be ideal for you. This is the ideal workout that works the entire body with no fuss and no muss. All you’ll need for this home workout are a set of dumbbells and a bench or step. These are great exercises and they can be easily done by beginners.

Tips for This Workout

For beginners start off with lighter dumbbells and do just one set of each exercise with 14 to 16 reps. For those who are intermediate to advanced then use heavier dumbbells and do two to three sets with 8 to 12 reps. It’s also important to warm up with some stretches or flexes before starting this workout. One key thing to remember is that if any of the exercises cause any pain or discomfort you should skip them for a day or two before resuming.

Chest Press

This is one of those exercises that’s one of the best ways to work your chest muscles. The muscles in the chest include some of the biggest muscles in your body. This exercise also works out your shoulders and triceps.

For this exercise you will need to lie down on a step or low bench and hold your dumbbells over your chest. Next, bend your elbows and lower them until your elbows are at a 90 degree angle. Your arms should look like goal posts at the end of this movement. Now, press the weights back up and repeat. Lower and repeat for one to three sets with 8 to 16 reps. Continue reading

When most people think of workouts most of the time they think of having to go to a gym. For some, just thinking about going to the gym is enough to turn them off. I totally understand this because going to the gym means spending money on a membership, traveling to get there, and maybe working out with people you may feel uncomfortable around. If these are the reasons why you don’t go to the gym, I get it, I really do. However, there’s plenty of ways for you to have a workout that will help you lose weight and get fit and you can do it at home.

In this article I’ll be going over a couple of simple workouts that are easy to do at home and they will not only help you to lose weight but they can also help you to tighten up your entire body at the same time. These workouts focus on strength training and building muscle which in turn will help to boost your metabolism.

Home Workout #1

This is a starter workout that works your abs, legs, and your arms. These exercises will teach you how to work the large muscles with these simple body weight exercises. What’s really great about this workout is that you don’t need any kind of special equipment in order to perform this workout.

Push-Ups – When you do this exercise you need to make sure that you have perfect form otherwise you are wasting your time. Start with your hands and knees on the floor and put your hands on the floor about shoulder width apart and your palms flat. Then extend your legs out straight while you rest on your toes. Make sure that your hands are right under your shoulders. Brace your legs and abs so you can stiffen your torso and keep your neck aligned neutrally so your body is straight. Now, bend our elbows letting them flare naturally out to your sides and then lower your body until your nose touches the floor. Don’t let your middle sag. Push into the floor and then push yourself back to your starting position. Do 10 to 16 reps with one to two sets.

Lunge – For this exercise you will want to use a chair for balance if you feel you need help. The best thing to do however is to try and do 10 front lunges on each leg without using any support. Stand in a split stance and have your right foot forward and your left leg behind you. Your feet should be about two to three feet apart. Make sure your body is straight before you do your first lunge. Now bend your knees and lower your body down until your back knee is a few inches off the floor. At the end of the movement, your front thigh should be completely parallel to the floor and your back knee should point toward the floor. Do ten reps and then switch sides. You can do one or two sets. Continue reading

Look, I understand when it comes to exercises, they simply can be something you just don’t want to do. There are lots of reasons for not wanting to do them from not having time or that you just find them boring or you hate going to a gym and working out with a lot of other people around you. I totally get it and know where you’re coming from. I used to feel the exact same way. However, if you want to be fit and healthy, you do need to add some sort of exercise program in your life. That’s why, in this article I have included some great exercises that you can do with a chair in the privacy of your own home. These exercises will give you a full-body workout without spending time and money in a gym and all you need is yourself and a chair.

Eight Different Exercises

In this article you’ll find eight different exercises that are designed to not only get your heart pumping but they will also engage nearly every muscle in your body. Unless noted otherwise, you should try to do 10 to 15 reps for each exercise. I also suggest that you do the exercises in the order that I’ve got them listed in this article and I recommend that you repeat the sequence at least two times for a great home workout.

Incline Push Ups

Put both of your palms on the seat of your chair and then walk your feet back to a “plank” position. Keep your body in a nice straight line between the top of your head and heels. Now bend your elbows and then lower your body toward the seat of the chair. Pause for a few seconds and then push up with your palms and return to your starting position. This would be considered one rep.

This exercise will work your core, back, chest, and your arms.

Plank Knee Cross

Put both of your forearms on the seat of your chair and step your feet back into a “plank” position. Keep your hips low and your core tight. Next bring your right knee to the inside of your left arm. Pause for a few seconds and then return to your starting position and repeat with your other leg but this time touch your left knee to the inside of your right arm. This would complete one rep. Continue reading