Here at Berkeley Central, our residents get discounted memberships to the gym at the local YMCA, among many other convenient amenities.
But sometimes, you can’t make it to the Y or your local gym. However, you can still get a decent workout and even drop some pounds, simply by working out in the comforts of your own apartment.
That’s right! You can still lose the weight without committing all that time and money. If you’re serious about a healthier lifestyle, consider this article from ApartmentGuides.com, which walks us through some ways to get fit at home, that won’t cost you a single dime! Here are some of their strategies:
Take the stairs.Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is an easy way to get some exercise into your day.
Sure, it’s tempting to use the elevator if you don’t live on the first floor. But taking the steps is an easy way to get a little exercise into your day, and it’s often faster than waiting for the lift. Even if you’ve got a carload of groceries that require multiple trips to get everything inside your apartment, that’s more exercise you’re getting as a result. Did you know that taking the stairs whenever possible was one of Bruce Lee’s core fitness tips? He also recommended purposely parking your car far away from your destination so you have to walk further, and standing on one foot to improve your balance as often as possible.
Stock your cabinets with healthy food. Many apartments have small kitchens, which is perfect if you’re on a diet. Less cabinet space means less room to stuff them with junk food. This will require some self-control when you go grocery shopping, but try your best to keep only healthy food at home, and then you won’t be tempted to eat junk.
Do some at-home exercises. Thanks to Netflix, YouTube and other streaming sites, there are countless ways to exercise without leaving your own living room. Have you heard of the one-song workout trend? You can squeeze an entire workout in the time it takes you to listen to one song – perfect for the days you just don’t have time for a long workout. And there are endless videos that’ll guide you in aerobics, yoga, pilates or any other form of exercise.
Click here for even more ways to get fit at home!
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