Monday 30 September 2013

Simple Weight Loss Exercises to Do At Home


Simple Weight Loss Exercises

Exercising at home has many benefits. For example, you have complete privacy, you can use your own facilities to shower and you do not have to travel when you exercise at home. However, there is the lack of equipment, but you should not let that discourage you. The following article is full of simple weight loss exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home without the help of expensive equipment.

Jumping jacks

Jumping jacks are an awesome aerobic exercise. This exercise targets your arm, leg and abdominal muscles among many others. It also gets your heart beating and oxygen flowing through your blood, which is great for a healthy heart, and helps you lose weight faster.

Leg lifts

This exercise is very easy at first but becomes more difficult after a while. Lie down on your right side with your elbow bent, head in your hand and legs straight. Then, keep your left leg straight as you raise it up as high as you comfortably can. After a few reps, switch sides. This is an easy exercise to do while you watch television or read a book.

Crunches

When you do crunches, you start off in the same position you would if you were doing sit-ups. But, instead of sitting up, you curl your upper body upward while focusing on your abdominal muscles. Crunches are easier than sit-ups and more effective at toning your abdominal muscles. Also, since you can do crunches faster, it is easier to work up a sweat.

Jump rope

Like jumping jacks, jumping rope is a great aerobic exercise that also focuses on many muscle groups. Challenge yourself on your jump rope skills to make a game out of it for some fun. If you do not have a jump rope on hand, you can still do it if you know the motions.

Your home is a convenient, comfortable place for you to exercise. When you are having a busy day or just want to stay at home, try these simple weight loss exercises at home, and stick to your weight loss plans.