Home workout

Home workouts are realistically the silver lining of this whole hectic year. When coronavirus swept in and decimated our usual routines in one fell swoop, who knew working out in our living rooms would be the endorphin filled grace we all needed?

And, even if months of gyms being closed didn't convert you and you're still dubious that your TV, laptop or phone really can become your PT – With home workouts ranging to low impact yoga, strength training, Barre, boxing, bootcamps and Pilates, there's something for everyone. Promise.

Types of workouts

Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. However there are more into yoga. Yoga is known for its ability to ease stress and promote relaxation.

In fact, multiple studies have shown that it can decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone (2, 3).

One study demonstrated the powerful effect of yoga on stress by following 24 women who perceived themselves as emotionally distressed.

After a three-month yoga program, the women had significantly lower levels of cortisol. They also had lower levels of stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression (4).

Another study of 131 people had similar results, showing that 10 weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety. It also helped improve quality of life and mental health

When used alone or along with other methods of alleviating stress, such as meditation, yoga can be a powerful way to keep stress in check

Benefits of Yoga

1.increased flexibility.

2.Increased muscle strength and tone.

3.improved respiration, energy and vitality.

4.maintaining a balanced metabolism.

5.weight reduction.

6.cardio and circulatory health.

7.improved athletic performance.

8.protection from injury.

Barre

Barre fitness is ideal if you're just getting into exercise. The classes will improve your balance, build strength, make you more flexible, burn calories, and improve stability through a stronger core. As you get more comfortable and fit, you can ramp up the intensity by adding weights and more challenging moves. Wherever a focused strength training routine is typically the better bet for fat loss and weight maintenance, because it creates a more sustained increase in metabolism. But a cardio-focused barre workout can help you build muscle and burn calories — and if you enjoy it, you're more likely to stick it out for the long haul.

Boxing

Boxing is a brutal, basic sport — and it can also serve as a brutal, basic workout to help you knock out your fitness goals.

Even when you don't have gloves or an opponent, the principles of the "Sweet Science" can be applied to make you a more formidable athlete. And if you're frustrated and you want to unleash some pent up aggression during your workout, there's nothing better than grabbing some boxing gloves and whaling on a heavy bag. More importantly, boxing is a full-body workout as it engages the entire upper and lower body. Boxing workouts allow you to stimulate muscle fibers that you have never used before. ... Good, quality cardio is also one of the key components in weight-loss and martial arts provides many opportunities to exercise the heart.

Bootcamp

The goal of a fitness boot camp is to provide a whole-body workout that builds strength and endurance. Boot camp workouts also attract many people because they: Offer a more challenging and varied workout.Boot camp is a great way to quick start weight loss and fitness, but there are some things that you need to know before you enlist: It's intense. It will work all your major muscle groups, including your core, and give you a great cardio workout to boot. It's not for you if you don't like to sweat.

Pilates

Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. Pilates is named for its creator, Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises in the 1920s. Practicing Pilates can be beneficial for your health and help you maintain a healthy weight. Yet, Pilates may not be as effective for weight loss as other cardio exercises, such as running or swimming. That's because you'll burn fewer calories in traditional mat Pilates classes than if you did other cardio exercises.