8 At-Home Workouts to Try This Summer

For me, I was a frequent visitor of my college gym.  You would normally catch me at the times which were not the most crowded like the middle of the afternoon for example unlike the usual peak hours of the morning or late evening.

However, with summer finally here, I myself can barely find the time to exercise in the gym! If you are like me and have been traveling a lot then you know how hard it can be to have a dedicated workout schedule and frequently go to the gym. In addition to that, it’s summer! Who really wants to waste sometimes perfect weather being cooped up in a huge gym working out for an hour or even longer?

At-home workouts really are a great fit for almost anyone wanting to still remain healthy and fit but not spend their time in a gym! Of course if you want to build extreme muscle strength then your best bet is to lift in a well-equipped gym but if your life doesn’t really allow you to do this, then exercising at home is your calling.

There truly are no excuses when working out in the comfort of your own home. All you need is to put on some sneakers and get going. I know I love being able to wear whatever I want! Also, not all colleges have free gym memberships or student gyms so at-home workouts are great on any kind of budget because it’s free! And as you will see continuing, the equipment you need is minimal, there are exercises that can be done using the typical furniture in your house such as chairs used for triceps dips.

The following are some of the best workouts to do in the comfort of your own home!

1. Planks 

Holding a plank in the traditional push-up stance is always great for toning your abs but side-planks are what’s best for a slimmer waist! In a side plank you will put your feet together and slowly drop your hips to the floor then raise them up and continue to repeat.

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I find it best when you time yourself with the length of a song or a television commercial, this way you are not keeping track of time as closely as you would with a normal timer. I’ve also seen people use planking as a great way to study their notes, talk about multi-tasking!

2. Lunges 

Whether they are side lunges or forward lunges, this exercise is perfect for strengthening and toning your legs and buttocks. More specifically, lunges are said to successfully work your quadriceps and glutes. I’ve also noticed that your core is well engaged when doing lunges because to do them correctly, you need to keep your body balanced as you move your hips down slowly.

3. Triceps Dips 

You want to start with your arms straightened but remembering to keep a bend in your elbows which allows the focus to be on your triceps. From there, at a slow pace, bend your elbows to about a ninety degree angle and rise up again. I find it beneficiary to do every exercise in sets or timed therefore you a working out your body evenly. Also, as mentioned before this exercise can work great on chairs or benches.

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4. Hip Raises

With your knees bent and feet flat on the floor while lying on your back, you are going to slowly lift your glutes in the air while also engaging your core. The goal is to get a straight line from your shoulders to your knees. After you rise, pause, and then lower and repeat. After a few reps you will definitely feel the burn with this exercise.

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5. Side Leg Raises 

This exercise will surely engage your inner thighs and I can assure you that you will feel sore afterwards. Lie on the right side of your body and I like to rest my head on my right arm. From there, with straight legs and your left leg on top, lift your left leg in the air and only your left leg as high as it can go and then slowly lower it and continue with more reps. Once you are done on your right side, switch over to your left side and repeat with the same amount as before.

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6.  Windmills 

Lying on your back and your arms out to your side, lift your legs bent in the air (for beginners) or straight (for the more advance) and drop them down together on each side, seeing how low you can get to the ground without touching. This exercise will not only improve your core but also slim down your waist!

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7. Jumping Jacks

Simple jumping jacks allow you to work on your stamina and cardio all while toning various parts of your body. Do these while watching one of your favorite shows and you will not even notice how long you can actually go doing them!

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8. Push Ups

Whether you need to do them on your knees, or against a bed or wall, push ups are another simple yet awesome workout to do at home. Major muscle groups such as your triceps, biceps, core muscles, and anterior deltoids are all activating when doing push ups.

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