Exercises To Do At Home For Weight Loss: Video

Most self proclaimed 'weight watchers' are damn lazy when it comes to hitting the gym. And to justify our laziness, we say that we do not have time to go the gym. Well there is bad new for you, you no longer have that excuse. You need not hit the gym to lose the weight. You can do exercises at home to be fit. Now your next excuse will surely be that you do not know what exercises will help you. So we have video for the exercises to do at home to lose weight right here.

You don't have to be at fancy gym to lose weight. If you are traveling or don't have time to hit the gym, you can simply do these exercises at home. No equipment is required for doing these exercises.

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Spot Jogging
Start by marching in your place. Then pick up speed and break into a jog while standing in your place. Get into the rhythm for jogging to prepare your body for more strenuous exercise. Alternate 30 to 60 seconds of jogging in place of strength exercises.

Skipping
Remember how you used jump over a rope as a little girl and chant rhymes? Skipping is a great cardio exercise burning over 200 calories in 20 minutes.

Stretching Exercises
When you can barely fit a workout into your day, exercising for flexibility might seem like a 'stretch'. However stretching exercises are very important part of fitness because it increases your range of motion, improves blood circulation and helps you calm your mind. This in turn reduces injuries and ab crunches.

Ab Crunches
Most fitness experts say that ab crunches are your ticket to flat mid section. You need to work on all the muscles in your abdomen. For that you need to do the ab crunches at least 3 times a week.

Squats
As a less energetic alternative, do squats. Stand with your shoulder in line with your arms and lower yourself on your knees. Keep your back straight and don't let your knees extend over your toes.

That is your complete fitness regime for losing weight without using any gym equipment. s

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Story first published: Thursday, June 19, 2014, 18:00 [IST]
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