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1. Find a designated space in your home. Whether it's a corner of your living room, in your basement, or (gasp!) your home is big enough for an extra room, start by designating a space where you will complete the workouts.
2. Or if you live in a small apartment, make your space work for you.
3. Start by getting some basic workout equipment you can use for a variety of workouts. A yoga mat is great because you can do every type of workout on them, not just downward dog.
4. If you consider yourself a beginner when it comes to fitness, start small with bodyweight workouts.
5. Once you've got your footing, add some basic equipment to boost your workout. Resistance bands are great because they don't take up a ton of space, but they will add some extra ~oomph~ when you do squats, lunges, and other exercises.
6. And if you want to include weight training in your routine, get a basic set of dumbbells. With a set, such as this one, you'll have increasing weight options so you can grab the next one when you realize that you're ready for more of a challenge.
7. Have a pack of dumbbell exercise cards on hand if you're not quite sure how to get started. Each card has an illustrated guide on how to complete the exercise. Plus, it will mix up your routine because you won't know what exercise is coming next. *Please not burpees🤞*
8. Once you start accumulating more equipment, build a designated space to keep it organized. A wall mount will keep your yoga mats, foam roller, and resistance bands off your floor and make your space feel like more of an actual gym.
9. Don't forget to stay hydrated! Drinking lots of water is especially important after working out, and sometimes it can slip your mind at home. This gallon water bottle has motivational markers to remind you to take sips as often as you can.
10. Eliminate distractions so you can really focus on the workout and go all out. Whether that means putting your phone on Do Not Disturb, telling your partner/kids not to bother you for the next 20 minutes, or even putting a "Do Not Disturb" sign up, find a way to carve out some time specifically for exercise.
11. Plan out what you're going to do every day of the week with a fitness log to help take the guesswork out of figuring out what to do so you can ~jump~ right in. This Erin Condren one has space to write out your plan, active minutes, meal plan, *and* comes with stickers for an added bit of fun.
12. Find a buddy to help keep you accountable on the days when it's really hard to find the motivation to exersize.
13. Try a fitness app that will basically bring a group fitness class environment into your home (without the other attendees, of course). Not only will you get an instructor telling you exactly what to do (and for how long), but you'll also get a variety of different kinds of workouts so you never get bored.
14. But if you're on a tight budget — don't worry. You can still work up a sweat by trying a video (or two) from a free fitness channel on YouTube.
15. Enroll in a live virtual class so your workout starts at an exact time, meaning you can't procrastinate by scrolling Instagram, pushing off your workout.
16. Step out of your comfort zone and try a workout you wouldn't normally gravitate toward. Whether it's trying an intense HIIT x Power class that's intimidated you or installing an aerial yoga hammock so you can do inversions and more yoga positions you've always wanted to try, you can do it because there's no one watching you.
17. Find equipment that allows you to try a new workout style without having to spend a lot of money on something you'll only use twice. The Kettle Gryp is great for anyone who's interested in a kettlebell workout, because it wraps around a dumbbell, turning it into a kettlebell without having two big pieces of equipment in your home.
18. Treat yourself to a workout set that makes you feel good. Trust me, you'll feel more confident and ready to tackle the hardest of workouts, even if you're the only one who sees the 'fit.
19. Set a goal for yourself — whether it's to work out consistently, run a mile, sleep better at night, or lift 15-pound weights — having one will give you something to reach for and keep you going. You can also start a challenge to help you reach those goals in small, doable increments.
20. Don't forget your sneakers! Just because you're in your house, you shouldn't do cross-training workouts barefoot because sneakers support your feet and knees, helping you not injure yourself.
21. Get equipment that will help you improve, such as this yoga mat with alignment lines — because you can't have an instructor helping you all the time.
22. Build recovery days into your routine and give back to your body with an easy walk, stretch-based yoga class, or even a massage gun to give your sore muscles some relief.
23. Turn your workout into a game — the Stealth core trainer is a video game balancing board where you use your abs to earn points. You'll be so focused on getting a new high score, you won't even realize how hard you're working.
24. Or if you prefer to play video games, try the Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch where you explore a fantasy world and battle enemies, all while working out.
25. Switch up your schedule to get your workout in first thing in the morning so you don't keep saying "I'll do it later" until it's time to go to bed. If setting an early alarm isn't enough, try a sunrise alarm clock that gradually brightens 30 minutes before your alarm in a more peaceful and calming way.
26. Realize it's all about finding the time to work out. Even if you think "you're too busy," you can probably find 20–30 minutes a day to exercise. If you work from home, try a stationary desk bike, or if you spend the evening watching your favorite show, do it while bouncing on a mini trampoline.
27. Find equipment that fits your lifestyle. If you enjoy jogging on a treadmill but think you don't have space for one, try the Treadly 2 Pro.
28. Don't skip your warm-up and cooldown. Just because you're at home, doesn't mean you can just forget this crucial step in working out. Put up a stretching poster in your workout area as a simple reminder that will also give you ideas if your only move is to touch your toes.
29. Remember that your workout doesn't always have to be for your body. You can add meditation to your routine to work your mind, too.
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30. Invest in an app or gadget, such as an Apple Watch, to help motivate you to keep going. It's filled with useful tools that track your workouts, sleep schedule, and sets daily goals so you can feel accomplished every day.
And as a bonus, if you have an Apple Watch, you can use Apple Fitness+, which brings all kinds of workouts, from HIIT to Yoga, right to your wrist.
31. And if you really do want a gym experience, bring the gym right into your home with The Mirror, which will give you access to a personal trainer all without ever leaving your living room.
Actually footage of me working out like nobody's watching at home (because they're not!):
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