It’s a little cliché to decide to start working out every January 1st without following through for the entire year, but there’s something about a fresh start that always gets me extremely motivated. With Pennsylvania still on somewhat of a lockdown, I’ve had to find ways to keep my body moving without a gym membership. If you are in the same boat, this post is going to give you 3 easy and convenient ways to be active from home.

To be honest, being in quarantine last March made me realize how many ways you can be active without actually leaving the house and I feel like a lot of people can relate to that. This past year has also made me realize how extremely important it is to take care of myself. I would love to join a gym this year when it’s safe to do so, but until then, I am loving getting my physical activity from home. What works for me, may not work for you, but there are endless ways to get your body moving without going anywhere.

3 Easy and Convenient Ways to Be Active at Home

1. Do an online yoga/fitness/stretch class. I did a 30 minute stretch video on YouTube the other night and it felt so good. Stretching, yoga or pilates are all great options to do in your living room in front of the television. Even if you just do a short video, moving your body is so good for you and there’s really no excuse when you don’t even have to get in the car.
2. Go for a walk. Okay, so technically this involves leaving the house but you can take a walk around the neighborhood, down the street, to the stop sign and back – whatever works for you. It’s so good for your body and your mind. Getting outside to clear my head was the best part of my day in quarantine. I haven’t been doing it since the weather got colder but we are getting a dog this month and will be incorporating that into my daily routine again.
3. Bring the gym to you. What did you enjoy doing at the gym? Was it riding the bike? Lifting free weights? You can get just about anything online these days, from a peloton to gym equipment from Amazon.

Shop My Outfit

Read my 3 daily habits that keep me fit here. I linked some of my favorite workout equipment on my Amazon storefront and you can always go there to shop my favorite products. I also recently posted about my favorite activewear company, Fabletics and explained how their company works. Be sure to check that out for your new favorite workout outfits. They’re seriously so cute and can be worn in your everyday life.

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