6 Super At-Home Workout Exercises

6 Super At-Home Workout Exercises
A lot of people just find going to a gym or taking a formal exercise class too uncomfortable or inconvenient. They want to stay in shape with a consistent exercise but don’t know where to start.
If you are one of those people, getting fit and staying in shape is totally doable from your own home. Here are 6 super easy exercises to get you started. They cost absolutely nothing and require no equipment.
The key is consistency and commitment. Make time in your weekly schedule to practice these exercises without fail, and the results are guaranteed,

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   Standing Pushups
   

This pushup exercise with a twist strengthens the abs, arms and back muscles.

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  Start by placing your hands on the back of a sturdy sofa or countertop, leaning forward in a plank position with your arms straight.
  
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  Place your legs shoulder-width apart and lift your heels off the ground.
  
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  Bend your elbows and begin to do pushups, keeping your chest parallel to the floor.
  
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  Do 10-12 pushups
  

2. 
   Sumo squats
   

This is a challenging exercise but it's one of the best for strengthening and toning the glutes and legs.

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  Stand in front of a chair with your legs apart wide than your hips and the toes turned outwards.
  
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  With your weight balanced on your heels and toes, bend your knees so that your hips are at the level of the chair.
  
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  Don't hold the position but quickly straighten up, shifting your weight to the balls of your feet, with your arms raised above your head.
  
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  Repeat 20 times.
  

3. 
   Core Crunches
   

This is another great exercise for strengthening the upper body.

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  Lie down on the floor with a pillow under your hips and hands crossed behind your head.
  
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  Keeping your legs straight, lift them towards the ceiling then bend them as far back towards your head as you can.
  
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  Tighten your abs as you do this.
  
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  Lower your legs to the starting position.
  
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  Repeat 20 times.
  

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   Diagonal body twist
   

This is a great workout for major muscles including the glutes.

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  Stand with your heels together and your toes turned out.
  
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  Lift your heels slightly off the ground, shifting your weight to the toes. Bend your knees and keep your arms at your sides.
  
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  Cross your right arm to the left in a diagonal and twist your upper body towards the left.
  
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  Return to the starting position and repeat with the left arm.
  
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  Repeat 20 times.
  

5. 
   Balancing act
   

A great exercise for toning hamstrings, quads and glutes.

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  Stand sideways next to a countertop or a sturdy sofa with your left hand on it and your feet wide open.
  
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  Keep your right elbow next to your right hip.
  
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  Bend your knees and hold for a second.
  
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  Straighten the left leg while lifting the right arm and stretch it out behind you.
  
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  At the same time, bring your right arm across your body with the palm facing downwards.
  
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  Return to the starting position.
  
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  Repeat 15 times then switch to the other side.
  

6. 
   Triceps table-lifts
   

This is great for toning the triceps and strengthening the upper body.

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  Sit facing a sturdy chair or table.
  
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  You should be far enough so that your arms are fully stretched out with palms face down on the surface of the table or chair.
  
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  Push against the surface and raise your legs, balancing on your toes.
  
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  Walk forward in small steps until you reach the edge of the table.
  
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  Repeat 20 times.
  

Conclusion

These 6 bodyweight exercises, if practiced regularly, are enough to keep you toned and fit. Be sure to increase the number of reps every week or so to keep your body challenged and to avoid reaching a plateau.

You can add more exercises as you progress, such as cardio and weight lifting for a more varied and comprehensive workout.


However, these 6 super simple exercises alone will help you get fit and stay fit. No equipment, no costs whatsoever and all in the privacy of your home. It's a win-win situation!