Tips to Create a Successful Home Fitness Routine

Creating an effective home fitness routine needs planning, motivation and consistency. Many people buy a variety of home gym equipment and accessories but are not as successful with using them. Here are a few tips to making home workouts fruitful and sustainable.

Set actionable goals – Start by identifying personal fitness goals such as building strength, losing weight, boost endurance, improve flexibility or a combination of a few. Having clear purpose aids in choosing the right routine and right tools i.e. equipment, online workout sessions, etc. Break the goals further into smaller and measurable goals to make it achievable and sustainable. 

Have a dedicated space for workouts – Designate a workout area in the home for exercising or gym or yoga. It doesn’t have to be a huge space. It could also be a space that can fit a yoga mat and a few accessories. Keep the equipment accessible and visible so that it is motivating and makes it easy to stick to the routine. 

Build a simple schedule – Treat the fitness routine as an appointment. Pick a time in a day which cannot be avoided. Make it a smaller session in the first week and increase the duration every week. Enroll for online programs or use apps that are motivating and engaging. 

Choose enjoyable workouts – Do activities which are personally enjoyable and entertaining. One can incorporate various routines such as HIIT, Pilates, yoga, bodyweight training, dancing, etc. Keep a favorite playlist handy to make the sessions interesting. 

Warming up and cooling down – Start the routine with a 5-minute warm-up to prepare the body and prevent injury. Use recovery aids such as foam rollers and massagers for resting and cooling down after the workout. 

Track the progress – Keep a journal to monitor workouts and measure the progress. There are fitness apps that also help with detailed tracking. 
Do not forget to be kind to the body, relax and indulge in cheat treats to celebrate milestones.