If you follow my blog and social media posts, you’ll know that I always encourage you to ‘think outside the gym.’ A gym program is great for some people, but it certainly doesn’t work for everyone. So when Amanda from How Tonight suggested this topic, I thought it would be perfect. Read on to find out some top tips for success with your home workout routine. Elly xx

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A successful home workout routine

It can be difficult to get into a home workout routine. Your home is likely filled with distractions, whether it be the people you live with or the things on your to-do list. While you might have every intention of getting into your home workout routine, something might come up that seems more important.

Stop right there! You are important, and so is your home workout routine. Taking care of yourself is vital to being more productive during working hours and when knocking things off your to-do list at home. Here are some tips on how to be successful in your at-home workout routine.

Mark it on your calendar

By penciling in your at-home workout routine, you are more likely to get it done. Just as you would write down an appointment or meeting with a friend, you should also schedule your at-home workout routine. Designate a few days a week (whatever fits into your schedule) and write them down so your family knows not to bother you.

It is also great because when friends ask you to do something, you can tell them no because you already have something going on. If you don’t write down what you need to be doing, you are more likely to let your calendar fill up and not get your workout done.

Mix it up

No one wants to do the same old dull workout day after day. Once workouts get boring, you are less likely to do them. Mixing aerobic exercise with weight training allows you to stick consistently to your home workout routine. If you prefer to work out using videos or DVDs, make sure you also switch up the type of workout you do.

Have you considered adding gymnastics training to your home workout routine? You can do many flexibility, strength, and skill-based gymnastics exercises at home with no equipment.

It is important to mix it up so that you stay interested in your workout, and it can also help you reach your goals. Whether you are hoping to get into a better routine to be healthy, exercising to keep up your sobriety, or attempting to lose weight, mixing up your home workout routine can help you be more successful.

Ask for help from others

If you have a spouse or neighbor who is willing to do your home workout routine with you, this might help you stay motivated. When working out alone, you may become bored or discouraged, which could prevent you from continuing. By having a buddy, you can help each other through the more difficult days, which can benefit them as well.

Sticking together can also make working out more fun and interesting, keeping you engaged. Sometimes, working out with friends feels more like a social outing. You might not even realize you are working out!

Whether you’d like to take walks outside or do a workout routine, having someone with you can help you to be more successful. You can encourage each other to work out. You don’t always have to have a buddy to work out with, but having one for a few days might help you stay on track to meet your goals.

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Have someone hold you accountable

This is a little bit different than working out with a buddy. Working out with a buddy can also be helpful, as having someone hold you accountable can help you succeed. Some people share their goals on social media because they will have an audience waiting and cheering them on.

Not on social media? That’s okay! You can share your goals with family members, friends, and co-workers. By asking them to check in once a week, they can hold you accountable for doing your home workout routine and making progress. If you are the only one holding you responsible, you only have yourself to disappoint. If someone else holds you accountable, you might be less willing to disappoint them.

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Set goals and reward yourself

Setting goals is so important to staying motivated. When a person sets a goal and meets it, this can help them achieve harder goals. It is also important to ensure you set smaller goals achievable in a short amount of time and larger goals that might take time.

Once you meet those smaller goals, reward yourself. This could be with a fun outing, the purse you want, or the pride of feeling and looking better. If you are only setting large goals, there is more of a chance you will get discouraged and quit. By setting both types of goals, you can keep yourself engaged in your at-home workout routine.  

Be kind to yourself

If an event does happen that prevents you from completing your home workout routine for a day, be kind to yourself. When it only happens occasionally, don’t beat yourself up. If you come up with an excuse every day, then perhaps you need to reassess your goals and home workout routine.

Being kind to yourself is healthy. Feel good about getting a workout in, and forgive yourself when the day was just too long. If you need a break, take a break, but get back into your home workout routine the following day. Everyone needs a day off to recuperate.

Keep track of progress

It is not only neat to see how far you have come, but it can be motivating, too. Don’t just keep track of how much weight you’ve lost. Keep track of how your clothes fit, how much easier it is to do the things you love, or how much better you feel. By keeping track of your progress, you can see how your at-home workout routine improves your daily life. Keep a journal or hang up a chart in your home that you can see daily.

Get the right equipment for your home workout routine

Based on your goals, you will want to ensure you have the right equipment to succeed. If you are a runner, you might think about getting a treadmill. Looking to tone up? Get some hand weights, resistance bands, or a mat.

Want to work on preparation for and recovery from your workouts? A trigger point ball can be a perfect tool to help you with that (find out all about how to use them here). Depending on the type of workout you want, having the right equipment will ensure you don’t get frustrated or bored.

Without having equipment, there is only so much you can do in your home workout routine. It can also be helpful to devote a space in your house for your workout routine. This space could be motivating in itself because it will help you to escape your regular routine and take time out for yourself.

Making a habit of anything is tough, and it takes time to get into a good home workout routine. However, with these tips, your at-home workout routine can be much more successful. Take time out for yourself, call on someone to help, and make your workouts enjoyable.

Many people do a home workout routine because it is more cost-effective. You also don’t have to worry about daycare, and your workouts are more private. Whatever your reason for choosing a home workout routine, you can successfully meet your health and fitness goals by attacking them like any other goals.

More resources for your home-based fitness plan

If you own a TRX suspension trainer, check out these eight effective TRX back exercises you can do as part of your home exercise program.

How is your home exercise program going? Please let us know via the comment box below!

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