Ditch the Gym and Get Healthy at Home

   By drodriguez  Feb 23, 2012
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If you’re looking to save money by cutting out those monthly gym membership payments but still want to stay healthy, working out at home can be extremely beneficial. And don’t feel like you’re the only one giving up that membership - according to a recent report from the Chicago Tribune, only 16 percent of Americans belong to a health club.

If you can stick to a home workout routine, you may find yourself becoming even more active than if you were to join a gym. For one, you will not have the excuse of inclement weather or a cancellation from the babysitter to delay your workout. A home workout can happen rain or shine in a space as small as 5 foot by 5 foot.

Many people may feel like they have to purchase expensive equipment before starting their home workouts. Fitness Program Director of DailyBurn.com, Lisa Wheeler, explains how you probably already have the perfect work-out tools lying around the house. Wheeler says, “You can use things you find around the house. I often encourage moms to pick up a soccer ball or basketball to use as a medicine ball.”

Another option for home exercise that is just now becoming more popular is exercising along with live streaming internet videos from gyms. This can provide guidance from a trained instructor without having to pay your monthly dues. Workout DVD’s, video games, and YouTube videos can also benefit in the same way.

How do you get your daily exercise?

Tell us about your home work-out routine!
 

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shannonj by shannonj | METHUEN, MA
Feb 23, 2012

I'm actually the opposite way. I have work out DVDs, games for my Wii, but I push myself to go to the gym because I truly enjoy the classes I take. There are 3 classes a week I thoroughly enjoy and if I cannot make it to those classes for one reason or another I either go to the gym to use their equipment or I boost up my activity outside of the gym (walking around the mall when shopping, walking to a further away parking spot to/from stores, etc.) I also watch what I eat, so I don't over do it and go up the weight scale instead of down.

zenfulwoman by zenfulwoman | West Babylon, NY
Feb 23, 2012

I cannot lie, I prefer to work out in a club for the classes such as zumba and pilates. Especially pilates that I am afraid that if I do something wrong what can happen to me. I also go to get out of the house and stay focused. When I work out at home I notice thing that have to be done around the house.