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Get Fit At Home and Elsewhere
3 Easy Ways to Quit The Gym
If you love fresh air and the great outdoors then there’s no better way to get fit than by going outside and starting to jog.
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It’s important that you invest in good running shoes – physiotherapists advise that one of the biggest causes of injuries and joint pain is running. Therefore, it’s important that your feet are fully supported.
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If you aren’t used to jogging, then start with a brisk walk or maybe try out Couch To 5K – you’ll get used to moving in no time.
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If you find it difficult to find time to go jogging, or if you’d rather not do it in the dark, that’s understandable. Try getting off the train a stop earlier on your way home from work and walking the rest of the way. Or choose using the stairs instead of the elevator.
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Get Fit At Home and Elsewhere: Hack #1
Invest In A Home Gym
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If you have some spare cash then why not invest in a home gym? It might seem like a big expense but the truth is that you’re investing in your own health and fitness – and of course you won’t have to fork out extortionate sums of money on a gym membership that you won’t use as often as you should.
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Pick out the home gym equipment that you think you’ll use the most – an exercise bike, an elliptical machine, a rowing machine and a treadmill are popular choices for many people, along with a set of weights – and get going!
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Get Fit At Home and Elsewhere: Hack #2
Try Some Yoga
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If you’re looking for spiritual as well as physical health then yoga is the way to go.
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Not only will it give you a slice of quiet and peacefulness in the middle of an otherwise hectic day but it’s also great for your body.
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Not only will it make you more flexible but it’ll also help you to feel more balanced and strong.
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It’s easy to set aside half an hour a day to step on your mat and put on a yoga YouTube routine for beginners – treat it as your time that can’t be disturbed by your family and you’ll find more inner peace in no time.
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Get Fit At Home and Elsewhere: Hack #3
Get A Dog
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Look, no one’s saying that the best reason to get a dog is because you want to get fit – but it wouldn’t hurt, would it?
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If you have plenty of extra time on your hands and you’re one of those people who’s wanted a dog for years (like many of us!) then perhaps now is the time to do it.
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You need to make sure that you’ve got enough time to take care of a dog well – they love companionship and pleasing their owners and a lot of the time they require obedience classes so they get socialised with other dogs to make them safer and friendlier pets.
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Make sure that you’re not the only person walking your new dog and that your family helps out – but if you want to get fit, the idea of striding out across the local hills with your new best furry friend doesn’t sound like a bad way to do it.
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