Get Fit Without Leaving Your Living Room
Since 2019 and the great ‘Covid pandemic’ society as we know it saw home-fitness sky rocketed. In the past 3 years there’s been an increase of 53% of people implementing moderate exercise such as daily walks and jogging. Not to mention, streaming online workouts has grown by 33% and fitness equipment for the home jumped by 30% alone. In a day and age where generations have become more self-aware by prioritising health and hybrid-working is the new norm, can you blame us? Get fit and work out in your own living room, we promise you, you won’t be alone!
Whether you’re already a home-fitness fanatic or you’re just curious to see what all the fuss is about, this blog will share our home fitness hacks and the various benefits of working out in the comfort of your own home. We have also included some tips and tricks on what you can do to enhance your fitness journey!
Benefits of getting fit at home
Cost effective
Not to point out the obvious but if you choose to workout at home you could be saving yourself a lot on gym memberships, transportation and those naughty little protein snacks they sell at the counters. Recent studies suggest that those who choose to get fit at home can save an average of €500 on memberships alone. Moreover, integrating exercise into your daily life can save you between €1,100- 1,500 in annual health care. Not to mention with our On Demand you have access to a whole range of workouts so no need to splash out on the occasional workshop or class to spice up your routine – it’s all there for you under the same subscription!
More flexible with your time
You can literally roll out of bed and start working out on the spot if you wanted to. None of that, stuck in traffic jam or getting on your bike for 15 minutes nonsense, if you work from home, why not squeeze in a run or an ab workout at your own convenience? You don’t even need to pack a bag filled with make-up, shower gel and towels, it’s all right there.
Privacy and comfort
Gyms can be a good source of motivation and discipline however for many,especially beginners, it can be an intimidating environment too. Experience the beauty of a powerful workout in your living room, free from spectators and dress codes. Plus, you can rest assured that everything around you is untouched others
Customised workouts
You have the freedom to adapt your workouts to your preferences, goals and circumstances!
More focus & consistency
With limited distractions and more time you can fully focus on each and every exercise. This creates a more efficient workout that allows you to see progress quicker. To add even more punch, you can skip the disappointment of fighting for the next machine, dodging sweaty individuals and fighting for spots in the class because you are solely in charge of your workout. When, where, what and how you choose to do it.
No weather dependence
Come hail, thunder, snow, rain, or scorching heat, rest assured you’ll be protected from the elements and won’t face any disruptions!
Equipment that can be useful for home-fitness routines
Depending on your preferences there are multiple different tools one can use to workout with all ranging in price and quality, Showcase is a great site to see an overview for that! However, if you’re looking for an overview of equipment to fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle we recommend the following for an optimal workout:
Mat
Although you can fold up an old towel or use a carpet, it’s advised to invest in a quality mat for your workouts. This way, you’re less likely to have an injury due to the grip, stability and extra padding one provides. It’s also a more hygienic approach as you can clean exercise mats quickly and efficiently. BodyBase offers a high-quality yoga mat for €49.95. It’s lightweight yet provides substantial padding, suitable for both intense workouts and pilates.
Aceline Reformer
Now, if you’re looking for an all in one home fitness machine that gets you fit, provides opportunities for resistance training, HIIT and deep stretching, then look no further. We bring you the ACELINE reformer. Sweat. Build. Unwind. The Ace is the home fitness revolution. Designed to make your life easier. No more travel to the gym, no more traffic, no more excuses. Because you can now work out effectively anytime and from home. Three resistance cables allow for an intense workout, targeting deep muscle definition and growth. The moving platform enhances stretches and enables dynamic moves like lunges, squats, and ab rollouts. You can mount the Ace reformer onto the wall for added vertical exercise, much like the TRX machines.
Staying motivated at home
It’s not always easy to stay on track, especially if you’re in the comfort of your own home. However, here are some tips that’ll help you maintain consistency and stay motivated!
Create a dedicated space
If working out at home feels odd, you can minimise that by creating a dedicated workout space. This can make it feel more like you’re going to the gym or your favourite studio. The space doesn’t have to be large—you just need enough room to move your body. Keep all of your equipment in this space and don’t do anything else in the space aside from working out. More tips: The Best Home Gym Setups of 2021
Eliminate distractions
If you don’t need your phone for the workout put it away! Gift yourself some time to just disconnect and truly focus on your workout.
Set a schedule
Planning is underrated. If you mentally prepare to workout in advance you’re far more likely to do it AND enjoy it more. There are various studies which talk about the best time of day to workout, but at the end of the day, you should prioritise the time that is most convenient for you. For more information on the pros and cons of workouts depending on the time you can check out this article. However, get your morning out in, and no need to worry about it for the rest of the day!!
Incorporate variety into your workouts
In order to reduce the risk of boredom and encourage progression it’s important to vary up your workouts. You can vary exercises in your workouts or switch sports entirely, like running one day and doing yoga the next. If you’d like to see the benefits of variety in your fitness journey you can read up on our last blog on ‘The benefits of a diverse workout routine’. Moreover, our On Demand provides an abundance of workouts to choose from, depending on levels, interest and focus!
To summarise ..
As discussed in this blog, there are many positives to home-workouts, from financial and convenient to having a better focus and more privacy.While we acknowledge the positive benefits of gyms and studios, we also offer our own studios in Amsterdam, Hillegersberg, and Rotterdam. Our latest product, the Aceline Reformer, allows you to work out at home with ease you’re interested in knowing more or even getting your own reformer please contact us via email or check out our website!