Having A Healthy Body Without A Gym Membership

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For some people, the gym is a place of fun, or motivation, or even rest and relaxation! However, for others, the gym is something very different indeed. Some people find the environment too stressful. Others don’t want to get fit and exercise in front of other people. Or maybe the membership fee just makes you weak at the knees- and not in a good way!

So, how can you get a healthy body without the gym membership? Well, running is a good start. You don’t need a treadmill to run, of course! Just run in your local area. The right pair of running shoes will protect your feet and spine when running on hard ground. If running isn’t your thing, how about cycling? You’ll need a bike, and a helmet, but that’s pretty much it.

If you feel that you don’t have time to do either of these two things, fit them into your daily routine. How about, instead of driving to work or taking the train, you cycle a few mornings a few? You might not want to run there, and be all sweaty, so how about running home? Take public transport into work in the morning, and then run home again. You will start to see a huge difference to your fitness levels. Over time, you will be able to run or cycle the distance in a faster amount of time. You’ll then be able to do longer distances. The hormones and chemicals our bodies flood with when we exercise are addictive. There is a reason why already fit people love to exercise; because it makes them feel great! You can get this feeling too, but you have to start somewhere.

So, running and cycling takes care of your cardio, but what about your muscles? You can use heavy weight even at home; you don’t need to be in the gym to use them. Start small, and don’t strain your muscles. You should feel a strain in your muscles but you shouldn’t feel pain. This means you are doing too much too soon, and could lead to injury.

Important muscles aren’t just the ones we can see! They are also the ones that we can feel, and that we use everyday (sometimes without even realizing it!) Toned legs and bulging arms might be important to some, but there are other muscles that should be important to you also. Take your pelvic floor, for example. It is these muscles that allows you to keep control of your bladder. Leakage can occur at any age, whether now or in the future, so strengthening this muscles from today will stand you in good stead. Doing five minutes of pelvic floor exercisers, three times a day, every day, should be your basic aim. Or, to take things a bit more seriously, consider investing in a pelvic floor app and exerciser. These prompt and guide you through your exercises, meaning you know exactly what to do- and if you’re doing it right!

As you can see, you can improve your body and make it healthier without a gym membership. You just need a good dose of motivation and hard work. Good luck!

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