Here are some tips on getting healthy without a gym membership
Better health and losing weight are almost always top the New Year resolution list for most people. If this sounds like your new year goal, this article is for you. You don't need a gym membership to improve your health and lose weight in the process.
Purchasing the correct home exercise equipment, creating a discipline and motivation to work out at and around the house are all you need to help you reach your goals.
Here are some tips to help you get started with better health and fitness this year:
* First, check with your doctor to see if your current health can take a new fitness routine. Let your doctor know that you want to start a fitness exercise routine at home.
* Buy a home exercise equipment. You don't need to buy an expensive equipment to start with, if you're on a budget, check out Bodylastics Home Gym. You can get a complete set of home gym equipment under $50 and they also provide complete video tutorials for you to follow instructions. You can also buy hand weights to build tone and strength. Other more expensive equipment is a treadmill, this will help with heart health and endurance.
* If you're on a budget, not to worry! There are many low-cost home fitness programs available nowadays. For example, home exercise videos, many of the home video fitness programs focus on using your own body to provide resistance.
* If exercise at home doesn't appeal to you, then go outside. Many outdoor activities, jogging, fast-walking, skiing, cycling and playing with children are some examples and they are great ways to increase physical activity.
* If weight loss is your ultimate goal, be realistic about your goal. Losing 1 or 2 pounds a week is reasonable, but it might take a while to see the effects.
* Get support from friends and family. Having a small team for working out is a great way to get you motivated and focus on your goals.
Note that you should get at least 20 to 30 minutes of cardio exercise 5 or 6 days a week, strength training is also very important for staying fit and healthy. For more ideas on health and home fitness, check out: "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle".
