Over the past few years, there’s been an increase in TV shows like the Biggest Loser and in the number of infomercials featuring personal trainers. That means the interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn’t going away anytime soon. But can home workout be as effective as gym? That’s the question you have to ask yourself. Before you decide to try to replicate every exercise you see done in the gym, it’s best to know which exercises are best done at the gym and which can be replicated at home.
A 20-Minute HIIT Workout That’s Kinder on Your Joints
If you’re looking for a home workout to improve your strength, endurance, and mobility, look no further than HIIT. This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) technique alternates between intense bursts of physical activity and brief periods of rest. The HIIT workouts on this list require no equipment (and no gym memberships), so you can do them anywhere you have enough space. If you’re pressed for time, these quick workouts should fit easily into your schedule. And because most of them are only 20 minutes long, you’ll be able to fit them into your day, even if you’re a busy parent or a full-time student.
The key to any workout routine is to find one that fits into your busy schedule. So if you have just 30 minutes to spare, you can get a solid cardio workout in with four simple moves. This routine not only strengthens your heart and lungs, it also tones your arms, legs, and abs. You’ll repeat this circuit twice, so just like you can get a lot accomplished in the time you spend at work, you can get a lot of exercise in the time you spend at the gym.
