Exercises At Home For Men

We live in an Age that is driven by statistics. Here are some interesting "stats" that reveal the end of our love affair with the gymnasium. Perhaps gymnasium membership numbers were never that high, proportionately, but certainly at the present moment are in serious decline from a peak of 45.5 million and revenues of $19.1 billions.

"Good", I can hear some of you saying, because under no circumstances would you join, even with your wife's begging and pleading. Your protests would seem 'too much', as the statistics reveal that 67% of gym memberships are never used. Average monthly cost of gym membership is $55 and the average amount that goes to waste from under-utilization is $39, a staggering 71%.

So, I am sure by now that you can see where I'm coming from. You don't have to join the "gym", strip off in public, feel foolish as you discuss your personal program with the trainer and cringe at the thought of being seen red-faced and bathed in perspiration. Even if you did it is extremely likely that your dollars would only add to the waste statistics above.

You can also now rationally face up to the reasons for your rabid reluctance. You would admit that you have let yourself go a bit in recent years certainly don't measure comparison with the gym freaks who seem to spend all their time exercising.

Here's the win-win situation. If you can provide the motivation to get in shape then you can design your own program in the privacy of your own home, away from the prying eyes of the neighbourhood.

Motivation is the key element. Again referring to the statistics above, there is little evidence that even having purchased a gym membership that any long-term benefit is derived. It has to be very personal and may require life changing choices. Choices that will dramatically change your daily routines, perhaps your work pattern but need to be seen as permanent.

It's not likely that it will cost any money as the exercise program can take place in the garden, in the bedroom, in the garage or any spare space. No specialist equipment is needed to begin.

So. let's begin. It is important that you do not over do the initial workouts. Rome wasn't built in a day, just be patient. Use a period of light exercises, running on the spot, arm movements, stretches, to warm up. This is essential to begin every session.

In our younger days we probably we were on a team that trained and practised regularly and attended keep fit evenings with our coaches. Many of the exercises you will remember and will be useful now.

Here are some examples:

Stomach Crunches: Sit on the floor, set your legs apart, put your hands behind your head, and lift your upper body. Same position, touch your toes with alternative hands.

Side bends: Stand erect. While maintaining your balance bend to the side allowing one hand to slide down the leg.

Crackers: Lie on the floor, supporting your upper body with your arms. Bring your legs up towards your waist. Same position, Raise and lower your body using your arms.

Bicycling: Lie on your back. Raise your knees and begin a cycling motion with your legs.

Squats: Bending the knees while maintaining balance.

These are just a few. There are many more that can be included to build a regime that improves the various parts of the body, reduces the waistline, develops legs and arms and adds to over-all health.

As you can see, no equipment is needed to get started. Again, I would re-iterate that motivation is the key. You can achieve your goals but you must persevere. Failure only comes when you give up.

An additional benefit that comes from making the right choices to get in shape is the focus this places on dietary intake. If your decision is to embrace to exercise regime then it is safe to assume that you will also have had thoughts about calorie intake and been prepared to make adjustments there also.

This is complementary and will help achieve your goals.