How to Exercise at Home or in Your Dorm Room
For many people, a hectic and busy fast-pace lifestyle is usually a reason for not exercising regularly. Finding the time to fit in a daily fitness and exercise routine can be a difficult task, especially after a stressful day at work, studying in classes or running multiple errands. Joining a gym is an option for those who don't mind exercising in public. It's easy to use these excuses to not get enough exercise, but it's so important and easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle and perform a daily exercise routine from the comforts of your home.
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Do high-knee marching in place, run up and down the steps, or do some jumping jacks to get a cardio workout. Even in a small amount of space, like your dorm room, you can still get your blood pumping with these exercises.
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Use your furniture to strengthen your muscles; for example, pull two couches close together, and use them to support your weight. Get creative with textbooks, luggage and groceries; use a hardcover textbook, sugar bags, milk cartons or soup cans as weights.
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Play with kids. Kids are always on the move, and if you can manage to stay on the same pace as them, you will definitely break a sweat. Instead of getting annoyed at little ones, take advantage of their energy. Similarly, babysitting is a great way to exercise by playing fun and enjoyable physical games like chase, tag or hide-and-seek---and you get paid at the end of the evening.
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Have a dance or aerobics party. Dancing and aerobics are a fun way to get fit with family and friends. Make it a weekly routine to encourage stronger friendship, communication and relationships.
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Work out using exercise videos and DVDs. Visual stimulation using videos or TV is a great way to inspire and motivate people to exercise and get fit. With the wide variety of commercial workout videos available, you can easily find one that will work for your level. The key is to make exercising at home fun and enjoyable, especially if you are working out on your own.
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Do strengthening exercises using your body weight; these can be done in a limited amount of space and even while watching television. Push-ups and sit-ups are easy to perform in the house or dorm.
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Tips & Warnings
Drink plenty of fluids during any strenuous physical exercises to replenish the body and prevent dehydration. Water, or preferably, electrolyte-enhanced water is the best type of fluid to drink. The added benefits to getting fit at home or in the dorm is the convenience and monetary savings. If you are a student, you can invite a couple of friends and have a dorm exercising party.
Consult your medical doctor or health care provider if you are under medical supervision or management for an existing medical condition before starting any extreme physical exercises. Be very careful not to become dehydrated if you are taking prescription medication. Avoid drinking alcohol or caffeine before and during the physical work out. Do not exercise immediately after a full meal. Allow at least one hour for the food to be digested before starting any physical exercises.
