Who said working out at home has to be boring? In July 2020, the New York Post predicted that gyms were likely to become a thing of the past with new trends in online fitness.
At-home workouts offer the flexibility of working out even on the busiest of days. Saving the cost of commute, they’re a flexible and convenient option in these pressing times.
However, some fitness freaks also report getting bored of training at home due to multiple factors including lack of socialization, lack of equipment or space constraints.
If you’re in the same boat, try these four tips to take your home workout game up a notch!
Join an Online Fitness Class
Part of the thrill of going to the gym or a fitness studio is meeting your workout buddies.
You get to socialize with a bit of healthy competition between friends to reach higher goals.
If you’ve been missing out on the social aspect of a gym, consider joining an online fitness group.
Join a group class in New York City now for the best Pilates workouts. We also offer gymnastics classes for the adventurous ones.
Recommended read: Ten Unexpected Perks of Virtual Fitness Classes
Try a Dance Workout
Spice up your home workouts by adding some diversity! A dance workout is sure to get you moving to the beat, burning those calories, and dancing your troubles away.
Be it hip-hop, salsa, zumba or hula hoop dancing, the beat will get you moving. They’re the best ways of working out while having fun, and at FitEngine, we always recommend these to people who deal with high levels of anxiety and/or stress.
Some lesser-known facts about dance workouts are that they improve strength and physical and social functioning.
Here are five best dance workouts that you can follow along.
Recommended read: 8 Reasons Why Everyone Is Jumping Up The Dance Cardio Wagon
Liven up the ambiance!
You love going to the gym because of the ambiance! If it weren’t for those tall mirrors, the sleek equipment, rockin’ music, and sultry vibes, it would feel pretty monotonous.
With these few steps, you can jazz up your home workout space, too!
- Create a workout space. This could be a corner or a whole garage, whatever works for you
- Install a full-length mirror so you can keep a check on your posture
- Invest in some gym clothes that boost your confidence! Show off your abs and muscles
- Play some upbeat music to keep you moving
- Switch up the lighting from time to time. Affordable lighting options like the famous LED Strip Lightscan keep the atmosphere lively!
- Invite a friend and work out together while remaining socially distant!
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You can also sign up for our online fitness classes if you’re in New York City, and choose between private and group sessions.
