Best Exercises to Do at Home

Being stuck a home can be incredibly frustrating, especially for people who like to be physically active and have a regular workout routine. But just because you can’t get out to the gym, doesn’t mean that you can’t exercise at home.

In fact, it’s encouraged: keeping up with regular exercise is not only good for your physical health but your mental health as well. It’s a great way to reduce stress and anxiety, and it will keep you occupied so that you don’t go stir-crazy.

Here are three of the best exercises that you can do every day at home.

Push-Ups

 
Push-ups are a classic exercise that you can use to work out your upper body as well as your core.

1. Start by lying on the ground with your belly on the floor.
2. Slowly lift yourself up until your arms are completely straight and you are on the tips of your toes.
3. Tighten your core, pull your shoulders down and back, and leave your neck neutral.
4. Start the exercise by bending your elbows and lowering your body down to the floor. When your chest grazes it, extend your elbows back and return to the starting position. Focus on keeping your elbows close to your body while performing the movements.
5. Complete three sets of 10 reps. Adjust accordingly.

If you can’t perform a standard push-up on your toes, then you can drop down to your knees instead.

Lunges

 
Lunges are a great way to increase the strength in your legs and glutes, improving your overall balance.

1. Begin by standing with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Take a step forward with your right leg and bend your right knee. Make sure your thigh is parallel to the ground and that your knee doesn’t extend past your foot.
3. Push up off your right foot and return to the starting position.
4. Repeat all steps with your left leg. This is considered one rep.
5. Complete three sets of 10 reps. Adjust accordingly.

Squats

 
Squats are good for strengthening the major muscles in your lower body and firming up the buttocks and thighs.

1. Start by standing straight with your arms at your sides and your feet slightly wider than your shoulders.
2. Keep your chest and chin up as you tighten your core and push your hips back, bending your knees as if you are about to sit down.
3. Drop down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, bringing your arms out straight in front of you. Make sure your knees don’t bow inward or outward. Pause for one second, then extend your legs back up and return to the starting position.
4. Complete three sets of 20 reps. Adjust accordingly.

Combine these three exercises to create your own daily routine that lasts anywhere between 30 minutes and an hour, depending on your fitness level. As you get more comfortable with the movements, consider adding some more complex at-home exercises to your routine.