Staying fit without going to the gym

The irony is that the group of people Dr. Osi-Ogbu is talking about do not go to gyms nor have equipment to enable exercise yet they have longer lifespan than their peers in the city. The truth is, you can miss the gym and still get a good workout elsewhere. Maybe we’ve been brainwashed into […]

The irony is that the group of people Dr. Osi-Ogbu is talking about do not go to gyms nor have equipment to enable exercise yet they have longer lifespan than their peers in the city. The truth is, you can miss the gym and still get a good workout elsewhere. Maybe we’ve been brainwashed into thinking the gym is the only place we will see results, but if you think about it logically, those exercises can be done anywhere.

According to a study from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, exercise in natural environments was linked to greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement.

Their findings are published in the research journal Environmental Science and Technology on February 4th 2011.

Whether you go walking, jogging, swimming, or biking, you can get a great workout outside and get a boost of happiness at the same time. Being in natural environment is calming and allows you to live in the moment. Outside workouts are fun and you will naturally want to get moving when you get outside.

If the weather is conducive, it’s wonderful to get outside and enjoy the scenery around you while you exercise. However, if the weather has other hot, you can just as easily get an effective walking workout at home. If you have stairs, go up and down them a few times. Stairs works both your cardio and give you a built-in strength training bonus. The great thing about stairs is they are always there. They are in your house, work, and even at the shoping mall.If you don’t have any stairs available, just walk around the house a few times – it may not be very exciting, but it will do the job!

Jogging is a great exercise for your heart too. You can jog in place at home while listening to music. The only equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes, to eliminate any stress to your legs.

Squats are also a good exercise. These are wonderful exercises for your legs and buttocks. You can even just try these by sitting and standing up again from a regular chair, if you’re finding them to be too difficult. As long as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be providing some benefit to your body.

Light Weight Lifting – you don’t need to go out and buy expensive weights for this! Just use whatever you can find in your house. Start out with something lighter, such as a pestle, and work yourself up to heavier items.

Dancing – Dancing is a wonderful exercise, which is great for your heart. Not only that, but it can lift your spirits as well, and give your overall feeling a boost.

Getting some exercise is important, but you don’t need to go out and join a gym, paying a large amount in membership fees each month. Use what you have in your house, and work out in the comfort of your home. You will be more likely to keep up with the exercises when you’re comfortable, so just get up and start exercising.