The Ultimate Guide to Home Workouts: How to Get Off the Couch & Start Losing Weight Today! [Bonus: Easy Beginner Workout Plan Included]

I’m sure you’ve heard it at least a million times and from at least a million sources that if you want to lose weight and get fit, you must exercise. And fiiiiinally you’re somewhat thinking about it but, of course, you still have a lot of resistance starting out.

You’ve never moved a muscle in your body for years and now we’re talking about getting into full-blown exercise mode? That’s scary, isn’t it! It also doesn’t help that all exercise programs are filled with those divinely sculpted and vein-popping workout beasts. You see a picture and of course, you have the desire to also have those abs someday but going to the gym is just pure intimidating.

You’ve desperately wanted to get rid of all that overflowing fat for a while now, but you’d rather stay that way than face your fears of working at the gym – it’s just too much of a herculean task, right?

But if you want to lose weight and get fit, if you want to become healthy, if you’re willing to take a few tiny steps, this guide to beginner home workouts can help you get there. I promise– there’s no gym scares, no intimidating workout beasts either and most of all, no complications.

The thing is, exercise doesn’t have to be complicated to get results. You don’t need to work out like a beast to get started. All you need to do is to start smart, understand some workout basics and most importantly, follow some simple systems that can help you get on track and sustain your efforts.

Also, since we’re always talking about long-term, about making lifestyle changes, about losing weight for once and for all, we need to simplify the workout process. It cannot be torture, it cannot be something you hate doing, it should not use up all of your will power.

And guess what? All of that’s possible. Yes, it doesn’t have to be hard.

Contents

1. 7 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need To Start Exercising
2. Why Workout at Home? 9 Legit Facts Gym Owners Don’t Want You to Know…
3. What’s with the “Bodyweight” Workout?
4. Some Really Basic Basics of Exercise
5. Give Me 33 Minutes a Day & I’ll Give you an Easy-to-Follow Workout Plan!
   • 8 Simple Beginner Stretches
   • 4 Simple Beginner Cardio Exercises
   • 6 Simple Beginner Strength and Resistance Exercises
   • Cooldown Stretches
   • Meditation
6. Conclusion : So Are You Ready to Hop Onto the Workout Train?
7. Your Printable Workout Plan

7 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need To Start Exercising

Yes, you’re here because you want to get started on exercise to lose some weight. But there are more effective ways to lose weight like getting on a low carb diet, intermittent fasting, doing keto, etc. right? Then why go through all that effort to exercise?

If you’re still on the fence when it comes to exercise and you need more convincing, here’s some additional workout motivation to help you strengthen your resolve about getting off the couch and getting your body moving.

1.    Exercise to look better

Well it is only obvious that if you lose weight, you’re going to look better automatically, right? But hear me out… what I’m saying is that losing weight with exercise will do a lot better for your looks than just losing weight through some diet. How is that?

Well, exercise will not only help you lose all that fat, it will also help you build and tone your muscles. Your goal isn’t to just become skinny and shapeless, right? With exercise, you can target specific parts of your body like your abs and thighs to lose more weight and others like your buttocks and calves to put on more muscle.

I’m not asking you to not diet. Some diets work quite well and thousands of people have seen amazing results, but combine it with exercise and you’re golden.

2.    Exercise for mental health – stress, anxiety and depression

Believe me, exercise has bigger rewards when it comes to mental health than most of us can even fathom, forget appreciate.

For one, exercise is one of the best ways to manage and mitigate stress and stress as we all know, is a close cousin of weight gain.

Also, working out regularly increases blood circulation to the brain which in turn also helps with depression and anxiety and given the current corona situation, tons of us are struggling with these mental issues. I believe that any time is a good time to get started with exercise but right now is indeed the best time to use exercise to mitigate mental stress and anxiety.

3.    Exercise to for increased productivity, motivation and energy levels

This is something you just have to experience to understand the value of. If you think you’re doing well at your job, you’re generally happy and chirpy, well, exercise and see what your true potential can actually be! And for those who are lazy slobs, always demotivated and tired from doing even nothing at all, I cannot stress enough how much exercise will absolutely transform your lives.

4.    Exercise to feel good

Yes, we already spoke of the mental health benefits but I had to include this as a separate point because exercise does not only release those “feel good” chemicals but also gives you a feeling of accomplishment which in turn makes you confident and you know what? You can spread that self-confidence in other areas of your life too and feel good overall.

5.    Exercise for increased strength and stamina

I put my complete belief in the saying “train not to be skinny, but to be strong”. Yes, it’s about gaining strength and stamina over losing weight. It’s not just about the looks and about fitting into better clothes, it’s also about developing strong muscles and joints and balance and coordination; don’t you agree?

6.    Exercise for better sleep

If you think about it, it’s all interconnected- less stress means more and better sleep which in turn means less stress and both together increase immunity, productivity and better overall health, better mood and productivity.

7.    Exercise to reduce the risk of diseases

I decided to include this point last because we’ve heard this enough but it’s also too important to be left out and if anything, I want to be yet another of those million sources that tell you that exercising will help you reduce the risk of diseases.

Since we’re talking about weight loss, chronic diseases like heart diseases and diabetes come to mind first. But if I were to take it one level deeper, exercise also boosts the body’s immune response which means you will be catching fewer colds and falling sick less often.

I could go on and on with my rant, but I’m guessing that you’re sort of convinced you’re ready to get off the couch a bit and give this exercise-thing a shot. But you’re banking on my promise to keep it simple and easy, yes, I’m aware. That’s why we’re talking about home workouts.

Why Workout at Home? 9 Legit Facts Gym Owners Don’t Want You to Know…

1.    It’s simple and offers the least resistance

You’ve resisted exercising almost all your life and now while you’re somewhat convinced to make a small change, you’re still not cut out for a big change, right? You might’ve even signed up at a gym before but didn’t make it past the first week because you just didn’t have the willpower anymore.

The thing I keep saying about willpower is that we have a limited resource of it so it’s really ineffective to depend entirely on it. Even if I’ve managed to motivate you to use your willpower to some extent, that reserve is going to dry out sooner than later. Getting yourself off the bed to put on the gym clothes and making your way to the gym is indeed a lot of effort.

When it comes to weight loss, I believe that you shouldn’t have short-term goals. It’s not about losing 10 pounds in a month through some unsustainable means and then putting back all of it. You should aim for permanent weight loss. Lose that fat once and for all! And for that, you need sustainable measures. You need systems you can incorporate in your lifestyle. You need those tweaks in your lifestyle to lose weight and stay that way.

So.. when we talk of lifestyle change, we need changes that come with as little friction as possible. With home workouts, you eliminate a number of friction elements and make it simpler to get started and sustain your efforts.

Let’s cut down the steps. Let’s reduce the resistance. The thing is that exercise isn’t your favorite activity. You’ve just barely managed to convince yourself to do it. Especially if you’re way too busy or… lazy. Remove all friction- fixed timings, getting ready for the gym, getting there- remove all of these unnecessary steps by working out at home.

2.    Exercise at your own time, save time

Going to the gym asks for re-arranging your schedule and pushing things around to allow time for it which again, adds another element of friction and is therefore another willpower-consumer. If you have a busy job or worse, children to raise, God help you.

Besides, exercising at the gym also asks for a lot of extra time apart from the actual workout- getting to and from the gym, logging in, changing in the locker room, waiting for your turn with the equipment, etc.

With home workouts, you’re not time bound. You could, for example, manage to squeeze in maybe 20 minutes while your dinner’s getting ready or maybe you’re babysitting hence home-bound but have not much else to do. Exercising at home is always “accessible” and “available” at your disposal.

3.    Home workout comes at virtually no cost

If you’ve ever tried getting one, you know what gym memberships cost. They can really burn a hole in your pocket. What’s annoying is that most gyms have this commercial strategy of charging you for every 3 months or 6 months or even yearly and that’s insane, right!

Maybe you’re even willing to spend for fitness (and you should definitely! Spending on fitness is actually an investment) but since you’re just starting out and you don’t want to start by spending a bomb, home workouts can be very useful and effective.

When I talk about home workout, it doesn’t mean investing in expensive equipment like treadmills, cross trainers, etc. either. I’m talking about a simple set of bodyweight exercises that are just as effective as using gym equipment.

So… yes, you can indeed start without spending a dime!

4.    Workout with your own hygiene standards

When you think of gyms, you automatically think of sweat and sweat means germs and poor hygiene and in today’s world, we’re all paranoid about germs and bacteria and viruses, aren’t we?

Most commercial gyms, especially the crowded ones are full of germs left by sweaty users. While the management probably tries its best to keep things hygienic, think about it, how far do you think they really go?

5.    Avoid crowds at the gym

If you think you got a great deal at the gym, well, so did many others. Gyms, being commercial, allow as many users as is possible. Many gyms are often packed with people and dealing with them everywhere- with the equipment, in the locker rooms, etc. can get frustrating.

6.    Exercise anywhere

If your work requires you to travel a lot and it is what resists you, then here’s a simple solution. “Home workouts” don’t necessarily mean they can be done only at home. These simple body-weight exercises need no equipment so they can be done anywhere- in your hotel room, in the park or even your office.

7.    Workout with increased focus

Workouts can be relaxing and fun if you’re really into it, deep in focus. With all the controlled breathing and the rhythmic body movements, workouts can actually be meditative.

But how can that be the case if you’re surrounded with fifty different distractions? There will be people that want to chat you up and there’ll be ones bothering you in your space too. You can definitely be more focused, hence productive working out at home, don’t you agree?

8.    Wear whatever you want!

One annoying thing about fitness is that it has been fashion-ized like crazy. When people around you are flaunting their fancy trainers at the gym, you’ll feel obliged to look at least not-like-a-slob, right? And that, as you know, means having to go through the headache of finding trainers, spending money and wearing them every day. And that still doesn’t save you from all the feeling conscious and dreading looking ridiculous.

At home, you could literally roll out of bed and get to exercise in your last-night’s sweatpants and t-shirt and there’s no one to judge you or ridicule you. You’re your own boss in your own world! Doesn’t that make a world of a difference!

9.  Play your own music

Music to workout is like salt to food. Music can give you the beat and energy to pull you through your workout so it’s important that you call the shots when it comes to workout music! At home, you can play anything you want as per your mood and as loud as you want without those annoying earphones that keep threatening to fall out every minute.

What’s with the “Bodyweight” Workout?

I’ve been throwing around this word every now and then and for those who don’t quite get it, let’s clarify what body weight workout is. First of all, when it comes to home workout, we’re not talking about treadmills and cross trainers, we’re specifically referring to bodyweight workout.

Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like, bodyweight workouts are a set of workouts that leverage the weight of the body to contract specific muscles and increase their resistance. And this means we need NO equipment.

Of course, as you progress, you can add in some extra weights with dumbbells, elastic bands, etc. but at least as you begin, you literally start with nothing but your body.

Why bodyweights?

Not only does no-equipment give you several advantages (like no cost, exercise anywhere), these are more effective than the boring treadmill runs or cross training. With each body weight exercise, you target multiple muscle groups which helps you burn calories and tone your muscles at a much faster rate.

And best of all, they’re very easy to learn and practice and there’s tons of scope for increasing intensity as you progressively become stronger.

So… that’s why bodyweights.

Some Really Basic Basics of Exercise

The exercise and fitness world is massive (well, of course it is, hence a billion dollar industry) and very complicated. To really get into it, you would have to delve deep into kinesiology and exercise science and whatnot! Yesssss, I can sense you’re getting bored already.

But since I promised to keep things simple, here’s the most basic break-down of the types of exercises. A brief understanding is important because it helps differentiate between different exercises and will give you a broad view of why workout plans include certain combinations of exercise and what makes them so effective. So bear with me a little and get down to learn some basics.

One more thing… once you get yourself into exercise a bit, you can build upon these basics to make your own workout plans. So sit tight!

There are basically, 4 broad categories of exercise

1.    Aerobic exercises or “cardio”

As the name suggests, these are exercises that increase the cardiovascular activity and hence the heart rate and breathing. These are those fast-paced exercises that get you all panting and out of breath and make you feel like your heart is about to pop itself out of your chest!

Aerobic exercises are good for weight loss and fat loss, they reduce blood pressure issues, relax blood vessels and reduce LDL cholesterol (responsible for heart diseases). They also improve mood and are effective against depression.

Cardio is also good for building endurance because it’s low intensity and can therefore form long workout sessions.

Some simple examples include brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling and dancing.

2.    Strength and resistance training

Again, as the name suggests, strength and resistance training is about increasing muscle strength that helps you carry out daily tasks like lifting heavy objects, carrying groceries, etc. with ease.

It is very easy to ignore this aspect of our body as take it for granted, but trust me, whether you’re male or female, strength matters. A lot of people assume “strength” is a manly attribute but we live in an age where women are strong and independent too, right? It’s not just about mental strength- it’s also about physical strength, right?

Strength and resistance training is effective in weight loss and control, reducing stress, improving body posture, reducing blood sugar and also making bones and joints stronger.

With strength training exercises, you target specific muscle groups and work them to experience muscle fatigue which then grow stronger during the recovery period.

Squats, push-ups, lunges, lifting weights, these are all excellent examples of strength and resistance exercises.

3.    Stretches and flexibility exercises

Muscles and joints lose flexibility and functionality with age and are prone to injury over time. Stretches are exercises that when done routinely, increase muscle flexibility and motion. They help reduce muscle pain, strains and cramps and joint pains.

One thing you’ve got to remember when it comes to working out and I mean this very, very seriously is that you must stretch before and after a workout.

Stretching is important because it makes you feel complete. It helps in loosening up the muscles and joints and gets the blood and oxygen to circulate freely to the muscles you work. Stretching also removes any tightness that may develop in muscles due to repeated contraction and stress from resistance. All that muscle soreness you feel when you’ve exercised certain muscles? Stretching helps reduce it.

Dynamic stretching involves repetitive motion of specific body parts around the joints while static stretches involve holding stretch positions for about 30-60 seconds.

Yoga is one of the most common examples of stretch exercises that I’m sure, you’re aware of.

4.    Balance exercises

These exercises focus on balance and making you feel steadier, thereby reducing the risk of falls. With ageing, we also tend to lose control of body systems that help maintain balance but through regular exercises, we can strengthen our hand and leg muscles and joints in addition to others that attribute to body balance.

Tai chi and yoga are great examples of balance exercises.

And that’s about it! Didn’t feel like much, did it? I told you so. And guess what? This basic knowledge is going to come very handy when you get into workout plans. Like I promised, it doesn’t actually have to be complicated, especially to start and now moving on to the next promise…

Give Me 33 Minutes a Day & I’ll Give you an Easy-to-Follow Workout Plan!

While it is only the first two types of exercises – cardio and strength training that directly cause weight loss, the latter two- stretching and balance exercises are also crucial because they help sustaining your weight loss efforts.

Combining all four strategically makes for the most effective workout plan for weight loss (more specifically, effective fat loss).

Here’s a simple workout plan- I’m going to list down the exercises with a simple explanation with instructions for each one of them. I’m also including time intervals I recommend for each workout.

So… Why don’t you get started right away!

8 Simple Beginner Stretches

1.    Quad stretch (40 seconds)

Stretches quads- the front muscles of your thighs 

• Stand tall with a fist’s width between chin and neck
• Bend your right knee to bring your foot towards your buttock. Hold your foot and pull with both hands
• Keep the right leg straight, toes spreading on the floor for a better base of support
• Both knees should be touching; stabilize your hips to maintain the balance.
• Hold the toe to butt for 10 seconds.
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

2.    Knee Hugs (40 seconds)

Stretches shoulders, lower back and chest

• Lay down on the floor on your back, legs straight with feet at hip-width, fist’s width between chin and neck
• Pull your left knee towards your chest with both hands wrapped around the knee
• Keep your right leg straight and stretching away
• Hold the knee to chest for 10 seconds pulling it as you go deeper into the stretch.
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

3.    Hamstring Stretch (30 seconds)

Stretches hamstrings, back and arms

• Stand tall with a fist’s width between chin and neck, feet at slightly more than hip-width, arms at the side.
• Bend your chin to the neck and slowly bend forward, one vertebra at a time. Go as low as you can without bending your knees. Simultaneously, take both your hands backward, interlock your fingers and pull.
• Hold for 10 seconds while trying to go deeper into the stretch; repeat thrice.

4.    Runner’s stretch (40 seconds)

Stretches calves and hamstrings (back muscles of your thighs)

• Stand 12 inches from a wall, facing it
• Extend the right leg behind by about 2 feet, both feet flat and the right knee straight
• Lean forward towards the wall with the palms on it for support. Bend the left knee (front) while the back knee remains straight and feet flat such that you feel a tension on your right calf.
• Hold for 10 seconds.
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

5.    Lunge hip flexor (40 seconds)

Stretches hips, glutes (your butt muscles) and quads

• Extend your left leg in front of you as far apart from the back foot as possible. Bend your left knee forward and right knee on the floor
• Lean forward such that your right hip is stretched towards the floor
• Squeeze your buttocks and bend down further to go deeper into the stretch.
• Hold for 10 seconds
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

6.    Groin stretch (40 seconds)

Stretches groin, hips, quads

• Stand with your feet far apart but parallel, head at fist’s width from chin, hands on the waist
• Lean towards your left side with your left knee bending while right knee is straight
• Bend as far as you can, pushing your groin towards your left knee and downward towards the floor
• Hold for 10 seconds
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

7.    Arm stretch (40 seconds)

Stretches arms, neck and shoulders

• Works while standing or sitting; fist’s width between chin and neck
• Bring your left arm across your chest. Bend your right elbow and with your hand, pull your left elbow further towards your chest to feel a stretch in your left arm.
• Hold for 10 seconds
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

8.    Tricep stretch (40 seconds)

Stretches triceps, shoulders, back and neck

• Works while standing or sitting with fist’s width between chin and neck
• Raise your arms straight over head. Bend your right elbow with your palm on the back of your neck and with your left palm, pull your right elbow towards your head to feel a good stretch.
• Hold for 10 seconds
• Switch to the other side.
• Repeat each side twice.

4 Simple Beginner Cardio Exercises

1.    High knee march in place (1 minute)

Engages core and legs

• Stand tall, feet at shoulder-width and fist’s width between chin and neck
• Raise your right knee above your waist such that your thigh is parallel to the floor, your left elbow bent like in a march
• Repeat on the other side
• Continue marching for 1 minute at a pace that is comfortable but brings up your heart rate

2.    Jumping jacks (1 minute)

Engages arms, shoulders and legs

• Stand tall with your feet together and arms by your side.
• Jump and land with your feet about 2 feet apart. Simultaneously, move your arms above your head in a full swing motion to meet the palms together at the same time as your feet land.
• Jump and land with your feet together and bring your arms in a full swing motion to your side at the same time as your feet land.
• This completes one rep.
• Repeat for 1 minute at a comfortable pace making sure your heart rate is increasing.

3.    Jog in place (1 minute)

Engages calves, knees, arms

• Stand tall with legs at hip-width, neck long and fist-width between chin and neck, arms to your side
• Lift your left knee slightly and land your foot on the toes, then repeat the same on the right and progress into a run in the same position, landing each foot at a time, heels off the floor. Move your arms alternately like in a run.
• Vary your speed and intensity depending upon your stamina but keep your heart rate pumping.
• Repeat for 1 minute

4.    Butt kicks (1 minute)

Engages hamstrings, glutes, quads

• Stand tall with legs at hip-width, neck long and fist-width between chin and neck, arms folded like you’re praying
• Kick your right foot up towards your butt and attempt to hit it. Drop it to the floor while simultaneously jumping and kicking your left foot towards your butt. Try to land on your toes and keep your heels off the floor for more effectiveness.
• Vary your speed and intensity depending upon your stamina but keep your heart rate pumping.
• Repeat for 1 minute

6 Simple Beginner Strength and Resistance Exercises

Now that you have your heart rate up and your body all warmed up, it’s the perfect time to start your strength and resistance exercises.

1.     Squats (1 minute x 3 sets)

Engages quads, hamstrings, calves and glutes

• Stand tall with legs at hip-width, neck long and fist-width between chin and neck, arms folded like you’re praying
• Squeeze your core like someone is about to punch you in the abs
• Thrust your butt backwards and bend your knees to go lower till your thighs are parallel to the floor.
• Your knees should be in line with your toes; look ahead and keep your back straight. You should feel a tension in your quads.
• Lift your body up into neutral position while squeezing your core forward.
• Repeat for 1 minute.
• You can vary your speed or intensity which in this case would mean longer squats.

2.    Abdominal Crunches (1 minute X 3 sets)

Works abs

• Lie down with your back on the floor and fold your knees and keep them together; feet on the floor.
• Fold your arms behind your head with your elbows facing outward and at an inch off the floor, your upper arms parallel to the floor. With your fingers and thumbs, cradle your head like you’re holding a ball. This is to support your neck to avoid unnecessary strain while doing the crunch.
• Squeeze your belly inwards and breathe in
• Exhale as you lift your head upward and forward, crunching your abdomen. Hold the crunch for a second before inhaling as you go back down.
• Ensure that you don’t bend your neck. Always keep a fist-width between chin and neck, as if you’re holding a tennis ball there
• Don’t bend your elbows forward, they should only move up and down about 4-6 inches as you crunch to avoid straining your neck
• Repeat for 1 minute.
• You can vary your speed or intensity which in this case would mean longer crunches.

3.    Lunges (1 minute X 3 sets)

Engages quads, hamstrings and glutes

• Stand tall with legs at hip-width, neck long and fist-width between chin and neck, arms folded with hands around your waist.
• Step forward with your right leg and lean forward such that your right knee is bent at 90 deg, calves perpendicular and thigh parallel to the floor. Your left knee should touch the floor and should be bent at 90 deg, thigh perpendicular and calf parallel to the floor.
• Keep your upper body straight, head looking forward with fist-width between chin and neck.
• Push up and move your right leg back into neutral position.
• Repeat on the other side.
• Alternate legs and repeat lunges for 1 minute.

4.   Incline-pushups (1 minute X 3 sets)

Engages triceps (back of your arms), chest, shoulders

• You need a table, bench or the side of a bed to do these push-ups.
• Stand about 3 feet away from the edge of the table, facing it and place your palms on the edge with slightly more than shoulder-width between them and no more. Your arms should be straight, don’t lock elbows.
• Keep your legs straight with heels off the floor; your body should be a straight line. Avoid rounding your back- alignment is very important for an effective pushup and to avoid unnecessary strain on the back.
• Slowly inhale as you push your upper body forward and downward to bring your chest close to your arms, elbows bending backward (not sideward). Make sure your body is still a straight line.
• Exhale as you lift up back into neutral position, arms straight and don’t lock your elbows.
• Repeat for 1 minute.

5.    Plank (1 minute x 3 sets)

Engages abs

• Get down on all fours and place your fore-arms on the floor, parallel to each other and at shoulder-width.
• Move your feet far back, resting on the toes such that your legs are straight and knees are off the floor about 6”
• Your body should be a straight line like a plank of wood; ensure that you don’t bend your back or drop your stomach. Your weight should be on your toes and forearms only such that you feel the strain in your abdomen.
• Keep breathing while squeezing your abdomen inwards.
• Continue in this position for 1 minute. Take a break after 30 seconds to drop your knees on the floor if you need to as you begin but try to increase your plank-time as you progress.

6.    Tricep dips (1 minute X 3 sets)

Engages triceps (back of the arms), chest and shoulders

• You need a chair or the edge of a bed for this exercise. Sit on the edge of the chair/bed with your arms straight down, gripping the edge. Extend your legs as far as you can with your heels on the floor, legs straight.
• With the weight on your palms, lift your butt off the chair and slide off the edge of the chair such that your arms are now slightly behind your butt.
• Inhale as you slowly lower yourself, butt towards the floor and your elbows are bent at 90 deg.
• Exhale as you come up back to neutral position.
• Ensure that you don’t sink your shoulders or move your hip up and down while doing the dip. Your entire body should move up and down as one.
• If it’s too hard to begin with, move your legs closer to bend your knees with feet completely on the floor. This will reduce some of the weight off the arms with additional support from the feet.

Repeat the entire set of strength exercises thrice, with not more than 90 seconds of break between the entire set. Try to take as few breaks as possible between exercises for more effectiveness.

COOLDOWN STRETCHES

Once you’ve finished the hard work with your strength and resistance training, it is now time to cool down with stretches to complete your workout. Like I mentioned before, this is very important, so don’t miss it unless you want to deal with muscle soreness and joint pains!

For cooldown, simply repeat the same stretches you started your workout with and you’re set! See? No complications at all!

MEDITATE

Once your body is all cooled down and your heart rate is back to normal, you will feel a sweet fatigue (I promise you will understand what I’m talking about once you do the workout and I promise that this feeling gets better with every day that you progress with your workout!).

This is indeed the best time to sit down and meditate for 5-10 minutes. Sit down on the floor with legs crossed over and shoulders relaxed. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing while clearing up your head off all thoughts.

Meditation will make you feel complete, fresh, relaxed and ready to take on the challenges of life!

Don’t forget to appreciate yourself at the end of your workout for taking care of yourself! This is the best form of self-love and you just gave yourself a ton of it so congratulations!

Conclusion : So Are You Ready to Hop Onto the Workout Train?

That’s it for now! It’s been a long and exhaustive post but it covers everything you need to get started on your workout! It’s now the time to get started. It may seem intimidating, it may seem like a lot and it may seem like you will die (yes, tons of people feel these extreme and dramatic feelings when it comes to workout) but you have it all covered.

Still struggling? Here are some simple, yet effective tips on how to get started with your home workout!

You’re now ready to give up the “couch-potato” definition because you’ve decided to change your life with exercise. You will start small and simple, but you will do so surely.

You will also focus on long-term and sustainable weight loss because you want to get rid of that fat and stay fit and healthy for life. It’s not a temporary phase, it’s a lifestyle change, isn’t it?

So without much ado, let’s get started on a new you!

Your Printable Workout Plan

Here’s your PRINTABLE workout plan. Save it on your phone, stick it on your living room wall and get started right away!

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