Sunday 24 July 2016

25 Ways To Get Fit If You Don’t Have A Gym Membership

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While there are a lot of reasons to belong to a gym (like classes and equipment options), a membership definitely isn’t essential to getting fit. No matter what your fitness goals are, there are lots of ways to shape up without stepping foot in a weight room or studio.

Whether you want to save time, cash, or you’re just not a gym person, these 25 workouts allow you to sweat it out your way on your own time. Four minutes or 30, indoor or outdoor, arms or butt, cardio or strength…the options are endless, and these workout ideas have you covered.

1. Do this strength-and-cardio circuit before breakfast to start your day off on the right foot.

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This short circuit has you do one minute of push-ups, a one-minute plank hold, then one minute of squats, repeated three times. Or, sub in your favorite exercises instead—the choices are endless. Get the full workout details here.

2. Or, start your morning with this 10-minute abs series for a core-centric workout.

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If you want to give your abs a challenge first thing in the morning, try this core-focused workout—you’ll do five exercises for 30 seconds each, then repeat that circuit four times for a 10-minute routine. Get the full workout details here.

3. And take a few minutes to perfect your form on these five basic exercises—they’re important ones.

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Take some time to really master the high plank, the bodyweight squat, the push-up, the reverse lunge, and the burpee—knowing these five moves will make a world of difference in future workouts. Get all of the details here.

4. Head outside to try this seven-minute cardio jump rope routine.

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Throw it back to your recess days with this seven-minute workout. You’ll need a jump rope obviously, then get the full details here.

5. Try an app workout, like Serena Williams’ routine from Nike+ Training Club.

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Apps can pretty much turn your phone into a virtual personal trainer, and there are so many free routines you can download. I tried Serena Williams’ and Kevin Hart’s Nike+ Training Club workout, and in just 15 minutes, I got seriously sweaty. Read more about the workout here.

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