Want to get in better shape but don’t want to pay for a gym membership? Why not work out in your apartment: you get the privacy you want, and there are lots of ways to get a great workout, no matter your level.The first thing you need is a foam workout mat. I like the Connect-A-Mat from Walmart, it comes in different colors, and is easy to put together and then hide when done or people come over. This softens the noise for your neighbors, plus your ground workouts are much softer.The second thing you need is some weights. Again, head to Walmart to buy two different sets. I recommend both a 3 pound and 5 pound set of rubber or neoprene dumbbells if you are just starting out.

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WORKING OUT IN YOUR
By Karen Engel

2. Want to get in better shape but don’ t want to pay for a GYM membership?
Why not work out in your apartment: you get the privacy you want and
there are lots of ways to get a great workout, no matter your level.
The first thing you need is a foam workout mat. I like the Connect- A- Mat
from Walmart, it comes in different colors, and is easy to put together and
then hide when done or people come over.
This softens the noise for your neighbors, plus your ground workouts are
much softer
The second thing you need is some weights. Again, head to Walmart to buy
two different sets. I recommend both a 3 pound and 5 pound set of rubber
or neoprene dumbbells if you are just starting out.

3. WA LKING/ STA IRS
The best way to get started working out
is to keep it simple.
Walking and doing the stairs in your
apartment.
Take the dog for a walk, or the kids. Just
get off the couch, get outside, or if is
- 30C, then walk around your apartment
building.
Going up and down stairs is an excellent
cardio work out!

4. WORKOUT DVD’ S
Have a DVD sitting in your apartment, collecting dust. Put it and your body
to use with a workout DVD, There are hundreds of choices out there.
My favorites are from Beachbody, either the 21- day Fix, Cize or Country Heat.
But I don’ t buy these DVD’ s off their website, I look on Kijiji for a good
deal. They offer a great workout that is challenging but great for any level.
Plus they are fun. In the 21- day Fix, trainer Autumn has 7 DVD’ s, one for each
day of the week.
There are 6 people that you can follow that are demonstrating the video, and
there is one person ( Kat) who does an easier level so anyone can challenge
themselves. Plus there is a 10 minute Abs workout that you can do everyday
to really tone those areas.

5. YOUTUBE WORKOUT VIDEOS
If you prefer to stream your workout video’ s, there are thousands of choices.
Some of them are great, and lots of them are not…
Popsugar is one of my favorite channels, they have some amazing workout
videos, their 45- Minute Epic Cardio Boxing Workout is my favorite.
Another good channel is Fitness Blender. They have over 500 free workouts
by length, difficulty, training type, muscles used, calorie burn & more.
BeFiT is another great workout YouTube Fitness channel, it gives you access
to top fitness trainers like Jillian Michaels, Denise Austin and many more.
You don’ t need a lot of space, just the right equipment.

6. SKIPPING ROPE
As long as your apartment has enough
room to jump rope, including the ceiling
clearance, it is one of the fastest and
best way to lose weight and get a great
cardio exercise in.
Even if you have trouble at first, do 5
minutes a day until you are skipping like
a pro.
This exercise tones arms, legs and
shoulders. Just sure to wear proper shoes
to reduce the risk of injury.

7. THA NK YOU!
Have fun working out,
keep it to your own pace
but make sure to
challenge yourself.
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out-in-your-apartment/