#indoor workout

[getting-me-fit]

Prepping for some heavier snow here tomorrow and Saturday. Does anyone have suggestions for indoor workouts if I can’t get out on the streets?

[mylifeafterbypass]

Good Saturday Morning.

Woke up and got in a quick morning workout, with the help of my adorable assistant 😁.

Started day 1 of the squat challenge, two 30 second planks and 50 jumping jacks.

Now it's breakfast time.

I'm hoping to get a walk in later, if the rain 🌧️🌧️☔ goes away.

Now it's breakfast time.

I really hope everyone has a good day!! Smile and know someone thinks your amazing!!

[chadhowsefitness]

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7 WAYS TO STAY FIT IN THE WINTER

With the changing of the seasons comes the inevitable end to your outdoor workouts. This can be a daunting realization, especially if you’re trying to avoid the gym. So how do you move outdoor exercise indoors? (Read This: Becoming a Badass with Bodyweight Workouts)

Fortunately, plenty of fitness pros before you have had to face the same challenge, and they came out just as fit when spring rolled around. The same dedication you show now will be required, but your workouts will be just as rewarding, both mentally and physically.

Here are 7 of the best ways to stay in shape, even when it’s freezing, snowing or raining outside.

1. Take the Stairs

Chances are, your outdoor summer workouts incorporated lots of cardio. It’s easy to do cardio outside. You can run, cycle, skate, swim, surf, hike, play beach volleyball — the possibilities are pretty much endless.

Once it’s cold, though, these activities become much less enjoyable, and you might find yourself skimping on heart-pumping cardio, despite the benefits regular cardio workouts can have. This winter will be different, though, once you take your workouts to the stairs.

Whether you have a multi-story house or live in an apartment building, you probably have at-home access to stairs. Simply taking the stairs – especially if you live in a top-level apartment – can fire up your legs and get your heart racing. If you only have one set of stairs, running up and walking back down can be a great interval-training exercise.

If that’s too easy – it might become that way with practice, too – try sprinting up the stairs, taking every other step, or doing a set of jumping jacks once you reach the top. We promise, you will be sweating by the end.

2. Build a Home Gym

Don’t worry. Outfitting your home with its own gym won’t cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, with careful planning and purchasing, you might find this to be incredibly budget-friendly — and a resource you use year-round.

Everyone’s home gym will have to have different equipment, it’s essential to choose a corner or room where you can install a mirror. It’s the most important part of your at-home gym because it allows you to watch yourself and make sure each rep is done with the proper technique so you avoid injury or strain.

Once that’s finished, think about the way you exercise. A high-intensity interval training workout might require that you only have a mat. Weight-lifting routines will, of course, require various dumbbells and perhaps a bench or stability ball. Exercise bands are also a cheap option to provide resistance for muscle-toning moves. With just a few investments — weights, mat, bench — you probably wouldn’t even set yourself back as much as a year-long gym membership would cost.  You can even use things that you may already have, like gallon-jugs for weights.

3. Pop in a Workout DVD

Hear us out: Workout DVDs are no longer what they used to be. You won’t have to don a leotard and keep up with an 80s aerobics instructor. Instead, you can get some a great toning or high-intensity cardio workout all with a disc.

There are several tried-and-tested DVDs deemed great for men who want to work out at home, so you don’t have to go with a trial-and-error approach to your fitness routine. Instead, you can rest assured that what you buy will help you stay in shape until you’re able to exercise outside again.

4. Sign up for Indoor Sports

Like we said before, summertime is a great excuse to get outside and play team sports. Whether you took up basketball, football, soccer or the aforementioned volleyball, you found the exercise to be way more fun than a gym workout. Group sports incorporate a social element that can improve your mental health, too.

Joining an indoor sports league is just as rewarding. Just like in summer leagues, you can choose a team based on your skill level and the amount of competitiveness you want. That way, you can ensure your practices and games will be workouts, just like they were in summer.

The same goes for group fitness sessions. Chances are, there’s more offered than just aerobics, Zumba and other cardio-heavy classes you tend to associate with group fitness. Weight-lifting classes are common, as well as high-intensity cycling and CrossFit.

5. Sprint Through the Snow

Okay, so sprinting in the snow might not be possible. But winter’s most notable precipitation creates just the right amount of resistance for an intense workout.

Once snow has fallen, put on a pair of shoes that’ll withstand the flakes, like hiking shoes or water-repellent sneakers. Then, head out to your yard, sidewalk or another flat area where there’s plenty of snow on the ground. After that, it’s up to you how you take advantage of its natural resistance. Walk, run, sprint, lunge, jump — choose one or make your own combination for a killer leg workout. Just don’t be like this famous girl who brags about her snow running skills before an instant-karma fall.

6. Take Care of Your Home

Your outdoor workouts might end in the fall, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get some exercise outdoors. Grab a rake and get rid of all of those leaves that have fallen on your lawn. And, as soon as it starts snowing, you can get another great cardio workout by shoveling snow from your driveway and sidewalks, too. If you want an extra sweat session, volunteer your services to neighbors as well.

On top of that, you can break a sweat by completing chores on your honey-do list — seriously. Vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing floors — all of these housekeeping activities will burn calories and keep your significant other happy. To us, that sounds like a win-win.

7. Learn How to Do Your Outdoor Workout in Winter

If none of the above options compare to your summer workout, then you’ll just have to compromise and learn how to enjoy cold-weather workouts as much as you did the summer ones. It’s not that difficult to do, either, so long as you prepare yourself both mentally and physically.

There are plenty of tips for those looking to partake in outdoor workouts in winter. Start by layering up your clothes so that you’re warm enough at the start, but able to shed a pullover, for example, if you get too hot. You should also research how your body would react if you got too cold so that you could head indoors and prevent hypothermia, frostbite, etc.

No matter what you do, winter doesn’t have to be a time you dread as a fitness enthusiast. Instead, you can have just as intense workouts when it’s cold if you find the activity that fires you up even on the chilliest days of the year.

About the Author

Scott Huntington is a writter from Harrisburg, PA. He covers cars, sports, fitness, and everything in between. Find his work on Forbes, INC, Yahoo Autos, or his own blog, Off The Throttle. Or say hi on Twitter @SMHuntington.

[lettywilliams]

 How 30 Min Indoor Walking Workout for Women over 50 is Good?

Get practical tips on starting and enjoying an indoor walking workout if you're over 50. Find out how to customize the intensity to suit your fitness level and embrace the joy of staying active through walking. Take charge of your health and start walking today!

[videoblogbyjacobo]

Get Your Cycle On: A 20 Minute Workout For Indoor Cycling

Indoor cycling is gaining popularity and it's easy for people to overlook how effective this type of training. Indoor cycling can offer many benefits that other forms of cardio cannot, such as weight loss, cardiovascular conditioning, and higher upper body strength. You can see the positive effects in a short time frame. For a challenging indoor bike workout, we recommend one of the top three choices. This is CycleOpsMAX Indoor Cycle. This bike comes with all the features that make indoor cycling more enjoyable than regular stationary bikes. It features an integrated digital console that allows you to monitor your speed and distance as well as calories burned. The LCD display shows distance as well as the clock on the inside of each handlebar. It's so helpful! ). Watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlGuYwjQ7IY

[mindyopolis]

February and March recap

Oh, how have I fallen.🍕🍰🍿

Long story short, 4 birthdays 🎂 in February, self-pity and work-related stress in March🍫, I was back where I started.

Past me, would be miserable, current me don't have time. 💪

Half Marathon is still on the agenda 🏃‍♂️, not backing off. So now, I need 2 things to raise my endurance to the next level, need to lose 6kg in the next month and a half.

My biggest challenge is that I tend to binge.

My biggest advantage is that I bought an indoor bike.

The plan is, starting today:

Bike 30min + 10min strech - till Monday, April 4th

Monday, Tuesday are off

Starting on April 6th:

Bike 30mins: Wednesday - Sunday

Strength training 30min - Friday, Sunday

Jumping rope 15mins - Saturday

Run 30min - Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

Monday and Tuesday are rest (if I'm going home). If not, 30min walk

1800 calories per day

Starting April 13th, I'm going back to the office.

The plan stays, a 30min walk after my shift added, for my sanity.

Now, let me be clear:

The plan is open to change.

And to be better at sticking to this plan, updates every Friday.

Starting with 88.1kg.

P.S. if you find this, and have a recommendation or something to add, let me know ⏳

In addition, have to increase the number of hours I spend studying, less YouTube and Netflix.

This will be fun 😆

[fitness01-freak]

Get your morning started with easy life hacks to maintain your body as well as your metabolism in your 50's. Start with a slow-moving exercise for a short time span such as taking a 30 minute indoor walking workout with low impact to improve moving agility. Want to know how a walking workout is beneficial for our body? Then Visit the Fitness-freak blog to find your answers: https://fitness-freak.co/30-minute-get-fit-indoor-walking-workout-for-women-over-50/

[bestworkouttips]

Indoor Cycling for Weight Loss

Running, biking and the elliptical machine are all good ways to burn calories. But have you ever considered getting on a stationary bike inside? The benefits of riding indoors are numerous. With no sand, dirt, or bugs to worry about (and your trainer), you can depend on indoor cycling for weight loss or even as an alternative to your other favorite workouts.

You don't have to worry about struggling to find a parking space when you go for a bike ride.

Staying motivated when you're riding is easy when you know that your weight is going down if you're exercising regularly. This will add to your overall motivation for working out regularly. The key thing is sticking with it so it becomes a habit, even in the far reaches of your home, gym, or backyard.

But there are other benefits to cycling in an indoor setting rather than in a traditional gym or fitness center.

The great thing about indoor cycling is that you can get a great workout and burn calories simultaneously. You can get on the bike and cycle away stress and frustration, but you'll still be burning fat at the same time. It puts together an indoor workout with a cardio workout in one compact space.

It doesn't matter if you're athletic or not, if you're looking to lose weight, indoor cycles are an excellent choice for your home gym. You can get an effective workout with a lot of intensity in a short period. Plus, you can get a great workout inside on your indoor cycle no matter what the weather is like outside.

Indoor cycles are also noteworthy for their versatility. Your indoor cycle can be used to do everything from going for a light ride to going all out at maximum resistance. If you want to use your cycling session as a warm up or cool down for another workout instead of an intense cardio session, that's easy to do.

You can use an indoor cycle for both cardio and weight training. Many indoor cycles now include tension control, which lets you adjust the resistance on the pedals. Using this feature, you can set the tension level to match your fitness level or how much work you want to do that day. If you're not in the mood for a lot of intensity but want to get some light exercise, simply turn down the resistance. Conversely, if you're looking for a more intense session that will push you harder, turn up the tension.

Another cool feature that indoor cycles have is setting how many calories you want to burn in an hour. Then, depending on your weight loss goals, you can either increase or decrease the calories depending on what you want to do to get in shape. The result will be a more brilliant workout that works for you. What's more, when you set the calorie burn goal, it'll remind you when it's time for your session.