Not having money or time for the gym is no excuse and neither is not having enough room for a home gym. If you have the right tools you can still get a full workout from a mini gym that can fit into a tiny closet or trunk. Here are the top five hacks that will help you stay fit even if you live in the world’s tiniest apartment or if you are on a small budget;
1. Resistance bands
Resistance bands have hit the market by storm and are an absolute must for your mini home gym because you can get a full body workout from an item that can fit into a tiny handbag. There are so many different workouts that you can do with these bands. You can use resistance bands for losing weight, as a cardio workout and for toning your body by simply following the right exercises. Resistance bands are great for loosing unwanted fat quickly as you are using your own body’s resistance to help with the workout. The bands are perfect for targeting certain problem areas of your body such as your love handles. You can also use the bands to recover from injuries since you can stretch out and strengthen damaged muscles.
2. Yoga mat
A yoga mat will give you good cushioning from the hard ground and they roll up into a tiny roll that can easily be stuffed into a trunk or closet in your apartment. You can use a yoga mat to do a lot of different workouts such as Yoga and Pilates or you can do basic workouts such as sit-ups, pushups and stretches much more comfortably. Yoga is such a creative activity for people who want to clear their mind and work on their centre of gravity.
3. Weights
Weights are perfect for a mini home gym because there are so many different weighted weights on the market. You can find a few sets that match your body size and workout types and viola! You are ready to build, shape and tone those muscles and break down fat in your arms, back, tummy and more by simply doing the right type of exercises. You can also get adjusted weights so you do not need different a bunch of different weight sets lying around because you can set the weight of your adjusted weights to suit your need for that exercise.
4. Jumping rope
Skipping or jumping rope workouts are some of the best cardio workouts that you can do if you don’t have space. Your skipping rope won’t take up any space at all and will give you a mega workout that is sure to improve your heart and burn lots of calories with just a few minutes of jumping.
5. Workout DVD’s
It’s tough to figure out how to work out and to create a good workout routine if you are using minimal equipment. A workout DVD is a must because the fitness instructors show you proper form when doing certain exercises so you don’t end up injuring yourself. You can also learn to do a great variety of types of workouts and many of these routines such as the Zumba and Tae Bo workouts are great fun and actually teach you added skills such as dancing or self-defense.
