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I have always been a big fan of home workouts, whether that means using my vast library of exercise DVD's or the workouts that I write out myself. Obviously some people love going to the gym and that's great aswell but you don't actually need loads of fancy equipment to get in great shape.
There are also plenty of benefits to exercising within your own home;
1. It's free! financially you do not have to spend any money at all when you workout at home, there's no expensive membership fee. I have spent money on a selection of dumbells, some kettlebells and also exercise DVD's. But you don't actually even have to do that. There are plenty of free, full workouts that you can find on YouTube, and if you search 'bodyweight' workouts or 'no equipment workouts' there are plenty of options to try. I personally recomment the 'Fitness blender' workouts and 'Bodyfit by Amy' also has some really good ones. It is cheap enough to buy a set of dumbells off of Amazon but you can also improvise and use cans or full water bottles. A lot of the things you may have lying around the house if you have children like skipping ropes and hula hoops also can provide a great cardio element to workouts. In addition running up and down the stairs and taking the stairs two at a time is great for toning up the legs and bum.

2. It's quicker...okay so the workout may be the same time if you are in the gym or at home, but working out in your house removes the travel element and preparation time that it takes to get to and from the gym.

3. It doesn't matter what you look like, and there's nobody 'judging' you. If you want to workout in your sports bra and knickers then that's just fine! You might want to close the curtains so the postman doesn't get an eyeful of you doing squats in your pants and hubby might give you a funny look, but there's no need to feel self conscious at home. I am not saying there's any need to feel anxious in the gym either, but I personally tend to feel a little intimidated, especially when entering in the muscle and testosterone filled weights section.

4. There's no need to organise childcare if you are a mum. Okay so the workout may be a little more challenging and you may have to time it around naps...oh and it's likely you will get interrupted right in the middle sometimes but there's no hassle or potential cost of finding a babysitter or waiting for hubby to get home from work.

5. You can involve your kids. There's plenty of workouts on Youtube that show you how to (safely) incorporate your baby into your workouts. As Rafe gets older I defintely want to include him in my home workout regime. Not only is it fun and good bonding time but it's also setting a good example and getting them moving there bodies and making it the norm to involve exercise in everyday life.

It's easier to feel the awful but ever familiar 'mum guilt' when taking time to yourself to get your workout in, but exercise is so good for the body and the mind. A natural anti-depressant and it sets a brilliant example to children. In my case that 45minutes to an hour of the day when I just focus on me, really keeps me sane. By getting it done at home you are still right there for your kids if they need you aswell.

Jx

 
 
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