Healthy Habits: You Can Do These Exercises Inside, Outside, or Anywhere You Want

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Weights and machines may sound like the easiest way to build strength, but you can get a good workout without access to a gym. This makes it possible to exercise even if you’re on a limited budget or don’t have time to go to the gym after work or school.

This article will cover some of the most effective strength training exercises that don’t require weights, machines, or other gym equipment. All you need is a pair of supportive sneakers, a water bottle, and a towel. Keep in mind that you’ll need to repeat your workout routine at least a couple times per week in order to achieve sustainable results.

Squat Jumps
Squats are great for building muscle in your legs and throughout your body, and squat jumps are even more strenuous. Just a few reps will get your blood pumping and build strength over time. Try to do ten squat jumps two or three times per workout.
Start with a regular squat while making sure to keep your knees above your ankles—try not to let them move forward. At the bottom of the motion, come back up quickly, jump as high as you can, then return to the starting position and go back into another squat.

Pullups
Pullups are another seemingly simple exercise that can be highly difficult, especially for people who aren’t accustomed to working out. You can find durable pullup bars for a relatively low price and attach them to a door in your home or office.
Pullups are deceptively challenging, so don’t get discouraged if you have trouble getting started. Pullup bands are a great way to ease into such a strenuous exercise. You’ll be able to add more reps to each set as you get stronger.

Pushups
Pushups promote upper-body strength but also help strengthen your core. Unlike many other exercises, you can adjust them if you’re having trouble by simply keeping your knees on the ground instead of staying on your hands and feet.
As with pullups, you shouldn’t push for a specific number of reps for each set of pushups. See how many you can do without losing your form, then try to repeat that two more times before finishing your workout. Remember to keep your body flat throughout each pushup.

Not having a gym membership is one of the most common excuses for not working out, but these exercises can achieve the same results with less time and money. After starting with this set, you can always add other exercises into your routine if you need more variety.