Workout ideas to do in your house to burn fat and get in shape

For many people, one area of their workout program that they struggle with the most is getting in their cardio/conditioning training and meeting 4-5 workouts a week. Getting to the gym 2-3 times a week for strength training is hard for many and getting there for cardio/conditioning is impossible for some.

When it comes to cardio training, people skip it frequently. Not only is cardio training usually the more boring training mode of the two, but most people find that they just don’t have the time in the day to get to and from the gym to do it.

If that’s your problem, then it might be time to consider some of the at-home varieties of cardio training that you could complete to help you burn more calories and take your fat loss one step further.

You definitely don’t need to invest in pricey home gym equipment either to get this cardio training in.

Let’s have a quick look at a few of the top at-home options for your cardio training so you can get a better idea of what might be right for you.

Jumping Rope


The very first of the at-home cardio workouts to consider is jumping rope. Jumping rope is great because it’s going to help to enhance your cardiovascular fitness level while also offering the same calorie burning effects that using a treadmill or elliptical, maybe more.

Ropes are cheap and it’s fun. It also doesn’t take a long time. 10-15 minutes of rope jumping is all it takes to get a quick and effective workout at home.

Stair Climbing

The second of the at-home cardio methods to consider is stair climbing. Stair climbing is also ideal for those looking to torch calories because of its intense nature.

To add to this, stair climbing is perfect for those looking to enhance their lower body strength as with each step you take you’ll be working the glutes, hamstrings, and quads.

Try incorporating some single leg stair climbing into your workout to really kick the intensity up a notch.

On Demand Videos On Demand videos are another option that you might consider for your at-home cardio workouts. For those who like a lot of variety, these will likely satisfy your need quite well. Most cable t.v. and satellite services have a ton of free workouts in the Sports or Exercise section. Throw one on and follow along. It’s not as good as sprinting with the Prowler, but it’s a lot better than sitting on the couch.

Burpees

We love burpees at TPS and you should too. If you don’t have time to get to the gym but need to get your workout in pick a number of burpees, say 100. Do as many sets as it takes to get there with as little rest as possible between sets. We do this with our Personal Training clients all the time. Why? Because it works.

Dancing

Finally, if you’re the creative type who wants to break away from traditional cardio methods, consider some dancing instead.

Crank the music up and just dance around your living room. You can easily blast 100 calories per fifteen minutes of doing this, so play six songs and you’ll have a fantastic workout completed.

Don’t let having to go to the gym keep you from your cardio training any longer. Instead, consider these options and you’ll be on your way to success.