How to Get in Shape without a Gym
Get in shape without buying a gym membership or expensive exercise equipment. Commit to living a healthier lifestyle -- make exercise part of your weekly schedule. In addition to regular workouts, use every opportunity to get moving. Burn calories while completing everyday chores, park farther away from stores and take walks during your lunch breaks. Consult your doctor before starting a fitness or diet plan.
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Stretch to improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury.
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Borrow workout DVDs from your library. Add your favorite exercises or yoga poses to your regular fitness routine.
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Get your heart rate up. Do cardio 30 minutes a day for at least five days a week. Take a brisk walk, jog around your neighborhood, ride your bike, roller skate, jump rope or swim laps.
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Use your body weight or common household items to do strength training exercises two or three times a week on nonconsecutive days. Do pushups, squats, lunges, jumping jacks and burpees. Hold bottled water or canned goods while doing biceps curls. Use your stairs to do triceps dips.
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Complement your fitness plan with a healthy diet if you want to get in shape. Eat plenty of fruit, veggies, lean protein, whole grains and low-fat or nonfat dairy products. Include small amounts of foods that contain healthy fats, such as almonds, avocados, olives and walnuts. Replace soda, juice, alcohol and sweet tea with water.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask a friend, coworker or family member to be your fitness buddy. Hold each other accountable so you're less likely to skip a workout or make poor food choices.
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