With so many of us working remotely or from home these days, exercising at home is a wonderful way to add some activity into your day. Incorporating strength training while exercising at home can be a bit trickier without the right equipment. However, we’ll show you the top exercises to do at home to build strength, which will help to increase your metabolism and tone your muscles.
1. Wall Push-Ups (Equipment Needed: none)
- Face a wall. Stand a little more than an arm’s length away. Keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Lean forward. Put your palms flat against the wall at shoulder height and shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly breathe in as you bend your elbows and lower your upper body toward the wall. Use a slow, controlled motion.
- Breathe out. Slowly push yourself back until your arms are straight.
2. Arm Raises with Weights (Equipment Needed: weights, soup cans, books, water jugs, heavy object of your choice)
- Stand or sit in a sturdy, armless chair. Keep your feet on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Hold weights at your sides at shoulder height. Keep your palms facing forward. Breathe in slowly.
- Slowly breathe out as you raise both arms over your head. Keep your elbows slightly bent. Keep your palms facing forward.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower your arms.
3. Arm Curls with Resistance Bands (Equipment Needed: resistance band, robe tie, towel, bungee cord, stretchy band of your choice)
- Sit in a sturdy, armless chair. Keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Place the center of the resistance band under both feet. Hold each end of the band with palms facinginward.
Keep elbows at your sides. Breathe in slowly. - Keep wrists straight. Slowly breathe out as you bend your elbows and bring your hands toward your shoulders.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower your arms.
The next time you exercise at home, try one of these routines! Chat with your Inspirator for more exercise ideas. Book your next session today using the app, or call 1.888.639.8181 for assistance.