How to Get Started With a Home Gym

Any complete exercise program has three main parts. Giving

the body a complete workout does not mean daily strenuous

exercise.

In fact, using a home gym, even in limited space, can put

you on the road to fitness.

Target your home gym to body needs. To burn fat effectively

regular cardio, heart/lung, workouts must be done. You

don't have to run for two hours a day to get that.

A treadmill, stepper or bike is great. To burn fat, do

enough to break a light sweat.

If you can have a conversation with someone but not sing to

them, is about the right zone. Sustaining this level for at

least an hour is preferable. 3-4 times a week is enough.

As you get fitter, increase the speed or resistance at

which you work to maintain the fat burning level. Perfect

in the lounge corner while listening to music.

The second part is muscle conditioning. This is achieved by

resistance training, in slow controlled movements. Anything

adding resistance to a movement does this, weights,

pushups, rowing machine, for example.

Regular sets of repetitions, in which the resistance

increases and not the repetitions, can take as little as 30

minutes 3-4 times a week.

The third should come after warm up and cool down.

Stretching lengthens muscles and eases soreness. All of

this can be done in the comfort of your own home gym.

Consult your doctor before getting started in the home gym.