10 Body Weight Exercises For Your Home Fitness Journey

Getting in a great workout doesn’t have to involve a lot of money or a lot of time. It might feel like to get the best workout we can, we have to join a gym, which can be costly. It also takes effort and planning to get there, work out, and get back home. If you’re a busy mom, it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day just to exist, let alone set aside time for us. What if we told you the only tool you need for an effective at-home workout is just your body? It’s true, and the benefits are fantastic.

You can absolutely get an effective workout in the comfort of your own home without purchasing a piece of equipment.

Personal trainer Felicia Hernandez told Fit & Well that building a healthy body isn’t always about bulking up at a gym. Instead, it’s important to exercise in a way that will promote long-term health.

“Strength and muscle are the foundation of healthy aging because they protect our joints, support bone density, and make everyday movements like standing up, carrying groceries, or climbing stairs easier as we get older,” she explained.

Here Are 10 Great Bodyweight Exercises To Try At Home

Squats

Glute Bridge

Push Ups

Planks

Superman

Mountain Climber

Curtsy Lunge

Burpee

Tricep Dip

Arm Circles

Rondel King, a personal trainer in New York City, told Everyday Health that body weight exercises like those mentioned above are great for overall fitness.

“If you do body-weight exercises, you won’t necessarily develop large amounts of muscle tissue,” King said. “Our body weight alone likely isn’t going to place enough stress on the body to fuel substantial muscle growth if you’re a regular exerciser already, he explains — but these exercises can go a long way toward building up strength for athletic activity, preventing injury, getting toned-looking muscles, and promoting healthy functioning for daily living.”