1. Take Advantage of YouTube

I have seen so many gyms and workout studios advertising for online workouts or virtual memberships and while I think that is great and did a Charity Zoom the other day to help support Feeding Westchester, it just makes so much more sense to me to use resources like Youtube for workout videos!

One YouTuber that I love for workout videos is Chloe Ting. The workouts are short but intense and will leave you feeling sweaty and sore!

2. Make Use of What You Have

I do have some workout equipment, although I would in no way qualify what I have as at an home gym. I have a few resistance bands, a $7 yoga mat from target, a jump rope, a 5 pound kettle bell from Marshalls, a foam roller also from Marshalls, an 8 pound weight, two 10 pound weights and an ab wheel!

I accumulated all of these things here and there when I was able to find them for very inexpensive prices. Although it's not much, it has made working out at home much easier for me - which I was doing a lot of even before quarantine to save money on a gym membership!

Even if all you have is an empty space on your floor, you will be surprised with what you can use to help you work out. You can use a chair to help you with squats, a towel as a resistance band, any heavy objects in your house for weights. When you're creative, the possibilities are endless!

3. Make a Schedule

What has helped me the most with staying accountable with working out at home is creating a schedule for myself! I'll write down the days I know there is a live stream workout I want to do, or schedule youtube video workouts when I know the weather won't be nice enough to go outside and walks to listen to a podcast and get fresh air when the weather is nice. Doing this has also been really helpful with keeping some level of routine and sanity in my life!

4. Take Advantage of The Outdoors

While I am currently waiting for knee surgery and can't really do too many intense workouts like a run or hike, I can still walk outside and get some sun. It is so important to get sun for both your physical and mental health, so even if its just a few loops around the block - I guarantee it will make you feel a bit better!

5. Working out Improves Mental Health!

The most important part of working out, in my opinion, is that is makes you happier and stronger, not only physically but mentally too! Whether it be going up and down the steps of your apartment, taking your dog for a really long walk or doing a workout video in your room, it will help you feel in control and feel happier!