What do you do when something prevents you from doing your usual exercise method/routine? I have asthma so I can’t run outside. I usually play Step Mania because it gets my heart rate going. But sometimes my tech doesn’t work. And I don’t really have the space to do Zumba or other aerobics. I’ve tried going to the gym, but it takes so much extra time to get ready and leave the house and etc. Difference between spending exactly 30 minutes vs 90 minutes with commuting and getting situated and etc. at the gym. I don’t want exercise to be something I dread doing. Does anyone have something fun they do at home for exercise?

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William S.

Hiiii I usually work out from home so my to do workout is yoga or Chloe Ting, you can switch to de low intensity version first.

Anadir E.

Well I exercise at home so I do things that 1 I know I can do and won’t be hurting myself to do and 2 I do things like jumping jacks crunches squats ... fun stuff

Holly J.

Hi there, for my exercise routine at home I have started to get into it gradually by doing a beginners workout with Joe Wicks on YouTube and I never ever give in as I make it part of my routine each morning. I also do some stretches in the morning when I first wake up as well. Hope this helps in some way Best wishes, Holly

Am Lie Y.

I bought a pair of dumbbells, some weights and a yoga mat. I could get a 4 square meter corner just for exercise. From that the possibilities are almost infinite! It takes almost 0 effort to start exercising.

Alla A.

Well,you can every day when you wake up to do a bit o strech,thats goana help.Second you can go for a walk în the forest.

Awesome Angel N.

I usually play a game when I exercise. A fun app I use is called Burn Your Fat With Me! And it works like a Japanese dating simulator. This young fit man helps you lose weight!

Krin O.

I am simply doing some yoga type stretches in bed. On Youtube yoga with Adrienne is good to give you some ideas, but if you’ve done some yoga before, just do what comes to mind and feels right. I find that it gets my breathing and heartrate going faster. Remember that any movement is better than no movement. If you want something more upbeat, why not dance your heart out for a few songs? You’re short on space so either stand in one spot, sit down, or dance on your bed like you’re in that movie 13 going on 30. Most important, don’t listen to your own excuses and just do some moving. There, you’re doing exercise. Enjoy :-)

Debra U.

I can totally relate! I will advice you to try with calisthenics. Some street workouts at home will get you were you want to go. Try some level 2 push ups, even just 5 or 10, some stands up (to begin) and some level 2 abs. You can find some guidance online. There are a bunch of videos for starters, and for some of us it’s way better than going to a gym. You can start at home amd then find a park near to your house.

Klaus G Nter Q.

Actually I’m trying to do as many chores as I can because you have to keep moving. If you’re always inactive is much worse than even doing your chores. You can burn 80 calories per hour with just breathing so if you walk around the house a little or do your chores as I said before you do much better than just sitting around! And you can put off your workout for some other time 🤷‍♀️. You can even do random exercise through the day. Everything is better than giving up!

Ana P.

yoga for sure is my fav at home exercise! there are a lot of great free apps like daily yoga and dawn dog (my favourite). i also recommend doing the 30 day yoga by yoga with adriene (available for free on youtube). then maybe you can start searching for some cardio workouts at home, there are some good ones at youtube too

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