Introduction
This workout is perfect for busy women and men who want to get in shape but don’t have the time or money to go to a gym. It’s also great if you don’t like going to the gym because of crowds or other reasons. This workout can be done at home, so no need to worry about driving or finding parking!
This full-body workout will help you build strength and burn fat while toning your muscles at the same time. You’ll see results in just 30 minutes per week!
Warm-Up
Before you start your workout, it’s important to warm up. A warm-up can help prevent injuries and improve performance.
Warm up with these exercises:
- Arm circles – Rotate your arms in large circles for 30 seconds in each direction. Repeat 3 times.
- Leg swings – Swing your legs forward and backward for 30 seconds while standing tall with good posture, then repeat 3 more times while sitting on the floor with knees bent at 90 degrees (or as low as is comfortable).
Strength Training
Strength training is an essential part of any workout routine. It helps build muscle, which burns more calories when you’re at rest. Strength training also improves your posture, increases bone density, and reduces the risk of injury.
The best way to get started with strength training is by learning how to do basic exercises correctly. The following are some of the most common types of strength-training moves:
- Pushups – These can be done on the floor or against a wall, depending on your fitness level and goals (you can progress from standard pushups all the way up through diamond pushups). To modify this exercise for beginners, try lowering yourself down slowly instead of just dropping straight down into position; if you want more challenging variations as well as tips for performing them safely and effectively, check out this article from Fitness Magazine!
- Squats – This movement involves bending at both knees until they reach 90 degrees while keeping feet flat on the floor or slightly wider than shoulder-width apart if possible (depending on mobility). If doing full squats doesn’t feel comfortable yet then try starting with partial reps where only one leg goes down at a time before switching sides–this will give you more support so there’s less chance that something might go wrong during execution!
Core Training
Core training is a must for any workout routine. The core muscles are those that support your spine and help with movement, so they’re important to keep strong.
Here are some examples of core exercises:
- Planks – Lie facedown on the floor with your hands under your shoulders and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Lift up into a pushup position, but keep your back straight and don’t let it sag toward the ground. Hold this position for as long as possible (aim for 30 seconds). If it’s too difficult for you to hold this pose without sagging or falling over, try resting on an exercise ball instead of lying flat on the floor–this will make it easier for you to stay balanced throughout the exercise session!
- Side Plank – Lie down on one side with legs together; place forearm underneath shoulder so that elbow points toward the ceiling; lift hips off the ground until body forms a straight line from the head through heels (keeping feet together helps stabilize). Hold 30 seconds; repeat on the other side after switching sides halfway through the set time interval if desired (60 seconds total).
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
HIIT is a form of high-intensity interval training that alternates between short periods of vigorous exercise and brief recovery phases. These workouts can be as short as 10 minutes, but they’re usually 30 to 60 minutes long because you’ll need time for warm-up and cool-down periods.
HIIT works by allowing your body to burn more calories in less time than traditional cardio exercises do. This is because it increases the amount of oxygen that reaches muscles during exercise, so they have more energy available for use when working out at maximum intensity. HIIT also raises the body’s metabolism after exercise ends–even if you only do one session per week!
Stretching and Cool Down
Stretching and cooling down is an important part of any workout. They help to improve flexibility, prevent injury and reduce soreness after exercise. Stretching also increases blood flow to the muscles which helps them recover faster.
Cooling down involves slowing down your heart rate by walking or jogging at a slower pace for 5-10 minutes after you have finished exercising. This allows your body to return to its normal state before stopping completely so that you don’t feel dizzy or lightheaded when you sit down afterward!
Conclusion
You’ve read the full-body home workout, and now it’s time to put it into action!
Here are some tips for making this workout work for you:
- Set aside 30 minutes every day. This may be hard if your schedule is packed and there aren’t many opportunities for exercise during the week, but it’s important that you make time for yourself before anything else. If possible, try waking up earlier than usual so that you can fit in a quick workout before heading out into the world or after coming home from work–this will help ensure that your energy levels stay high throughout the rest of your day.
- Don’t let yourself get distracted by social media or other activities while exercising (or even when planning). It might seem easy to pass the time while waiting between sets on specific exercises; however, these distractions can easily turn into procrastination tactics! Instead of scrolling through Instagram feeds or watching YouTube videos while working out at home. And potentially missing out on important information about how best to perform each exercise correctly. I recommend setting aside a separate laptop/tablet/smartphone just for use during workouts. So as not get distracted by other things happening around us in real life.”
References
This workout is based on a study conducted by researchers at the University of Utah and published in The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research.
You can read more about that study here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22578451