Where to Begin – Bodyweight Exercise | Diet and Exercise | Real Life Fitness | PhitZone

There are two common comments that I hear from people that want to start on a fitness program. They can not afford to go to a gym. They do not know where to start.

Probably the best way to start involves no equipment and very little space. In other words, you can do it at home, in the park, whatever. Bodyweight exercises are just what they sound like; exercises that use your own body’s weight for resistance.

When used with no rest from one exercise to the next, not only can you get great resistance training, but fantastic cardio as well.

Below is an example of a workout that involves nothing but your own will and weight (and maybe a watch). If you are a beginner, do this one time through, three times a week. For instance, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The next week, try doing it two times through on those days. Then Four times per session.

As you progress, try new exercises to switch things up. You may look at adding a pull-up bar. There are some great ones available that use a doorway, and run about $30-50 USD.

If you do not know what a particular exercise is, feel free to ask. Or do a search using your favorite search engine.

10X Jumping Jacks

10X Bicycle Crunches

10X Push-Ups

10X Squats

Plank (30 Seconds)

10X Lunges(10 per side)

10X Chair Dips

10X Mountain Climbers (10 per side)

10X Squat Jumps

Wall Sit (30 seconds)

Enjoy and have fun!

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