Step-by-step Guide To Get (And Stay) Fit At Home

Not everyone feels comfortable grunting, sweating, and struggling in public. At home, you're free to experiment, make mistakes, and grow without feeling self-conscious.

Plus, there’s no need to pack a gym bag or drive anywhere - it’s as convenient as it gets.

These are the versatile heroes of the workout world. You can use them for arm curls, lunges, or squats.

When buying dumbbells, choose ones with adjustable weight ranges. They'll grow with you, and your muscles, over time. Make sure they're comfortable to hold.

📅 Make it a priority:

Add your workout as an appointment to your calendar. A non-negotiable, absolutely important, can't-miss-it kind of appointment.

It would be great if it is at the same time every day. If not, choose what fits your schedule the best.

✈️ Travel-proof your workout routine:

As a high-powered professional, there'll be times when your home is essentially a hotel room or a plane.

This isn't a barrier, but an opportunity to get creative with your workout.

Pack your resistance bands or a jump rope - they're light and don't take up much space. Check with your hotel if they have a gym, even if it's small.

Use hotel furniture for bodyweight exercises. Or roll out a towel on the floor and get in a quick yoga session. Just as you wouldn’t miss an important meeting, don’t skip your exercise.

💡 And here's a sneaky tip: if you're on a conference call and mainly listening in, try some squats or resistance band exercises. Your colleagues won't know, and your body will thank you.

Working out at home comes with its unique set of challenges - one of them being proximity to the pantry or fridge.

It's too easy to grab a quick snack between your work and workout schedules.

And then, a quick snack can easily turn into frequent snacking, leading you astray from your fitness goals.

No amount of squats or push-ups can outrun a bad diet. A Ferrari needs top-quality fuel to perform, and so does your body.

Your pre-workout meal should be a mix of proteins and carbohydrates to give you sustained energy throughout your workout. A protein shake with a banana or some Greek yogurt with berries are great options. 🍒 🍌

Post-workout, focus on replenishing the energy you've expended and aiding muscle recovery.

A great option to do so is Au Bon Bone Broth. This collagen-rich elixir not only tastes like a dessert but also works wonders to support your body from the inside out. Sip on this delicious drink in the morning or evening for optimal rejuvenation and support.

🚰 Another challenge comes is drinking enough water. When you're exercising, you're losing water through sweat, and this needs to be replenished.

While it's easy to remember to drink water throughout the day when you're out and about, it can be overlooked while you're at home, particularly when you're engrossed in work.

So download an app that reminds you to drink water regularly or get a water bottle that you fill up in the morning and aim to finish by the end of the day.

Without the bustling atmosphere of a gym or the accountability of a personal trainer, motivation to stay fit can run a little low sometimes. 🥴

🙌 Here are some practical tips to help you stay motivated and committed to your home workout routine:

Getting started with fitness at home may seem a bit daunting, especially when you're juggling a multitude of responsibilities.

But it's not about perfecting each pose or breaking records with each workout. It's about taking that first step, and then another, and then another... until you're comfortably striding along the path of fitness.

And guess what?

You've already taken the first step by reading this blog. You've got the knowledge, now it's time to put it into practice.

🏡 🤸🏻‍♀️ Start by creating a space in your home for your workouts. Then, try incorporating just one workout into your schedule this week. Just one. You can build from there.

Before you go, remember that this journey is uniquely yours. Don't compare it to anyone else's. You're doing this for yourself, for your health, for your wellbeing.

Welcome to your new fitness lifestyle - right from the comfort of your home! Let's do this! 😉👊