Check Out These 8 Weight Loss Exercises You Can Do At Home

Updated: Jul 21, 2021
By Ajibike Maryam Olaitan
Why Taking ORS for Sahur is Harmful for You

Why Taking ORS for Sahur is Harmful for You

Recently, there has been a new trend of taking ORS for Sahur. People are now of the habit of drinking the oral rehydration salts mixture during or immediately after the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan. This habit is more prevalent in Kano State, even though other states have...

Should I Take Pain Relievers for Cramps?

Should I Take Pain Relievers for Cramps?

Many ladies experiencing dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) have asked this question over and over again, "Should I take pain relievers for cramps?” Some have received “Yes" but have been battling with the question "What then should I take? Some have received “No"...

The Rise Of Aphrodisiac Sale In Arewa

The Rise Of Aphrodisiac Sale In Arewa

Kayan Mata translates as "women's property." This category, Kayan Mata Hausa encompasses all of the products used by women.  However, aphrodisiacs are more commonly referred to by this term. Aphrodisiacs are substances that arouse or are thought to arouse sexual...

Tags:

Over time, I have come to realize that you don’t necessarily have to register at a gym or join a weight loss community to lose weight. You can achieve your goal in the comfort of your home. I know it’s hard to do it alone, sometimes you just say “I have tried for 2 weeks I deserve a break” or “I woke up too late and I feel tired” or you might even use my favourite line “I will work out after this movie”. But you have to push yourself to work out at home before going to a gym. “Charity begins at home”. There are tons of weight loss exercises you can do at home, without any equipment and you would still get the results you want. Making that choice to lose body fat, to be fit and healthy is all the motivation you need.

So, let’s get straight into it.

Easy Weight Loss Exercises You Can Do at Home

1. Walking

Walking is one of the weight loss exercises you can do at home

This is by far the most interesting weight loss exercise you can do at home because you need to constantly be on the move. You shouldn’t be sitting in one place for a long time, you should get up to drop your plates in the kitchen, get up to get the remote, take a stroll.

In doing all of these walkings around the house, you would realize that you would burn more calories than just sitting on your couch all day.

Walking not only helps you burn calories to lose weight, but it also reduces pain, improves mood, reduces stress, improves overall body posture, the list goes on and on.

2. Dancing

Dancing is an important weight loss exercises you can do at home

I wonder why people wait till there is an occasion before dancing. Truth be told, dancing is an exercise we tend to neglect and put in the “pointless section”.

What you do not know is that dancing works the whole body, you don’t need a step guide, all you need is a rhythm and you are good to go.

So, whether you are on your desk trying to write like me, or in the kitchen doing the dishes, you can move your body.

3. Jump Ropes

Jumping ropes is one of the weight loss exercises you can do at home

Jump roping takes us back to when we were little, but this time we are not doing it just for fun but also to lose weight.

This is roping is a cardiovascular weight loss exercise you can do at home to burn lots of calories, strengthen the feet, reduce injury risks and also keep the entire body fit.

Personally, I find jump roping to be very effective not just for the body but also for the brain because as you jump and swing your arms simultaneously, your brain improves its coordination ability.

4. Jumping Jacks

Jumping jack aids in weight loss, it balances heart rate

This is another exercise you can do for your body to thank you. Jumping jack aids in weight loss, balances heart rate improves stamina and flexibility.

5. Squats

Just like most people, when I hear squats, I think bigger butt. But the truth is, squats not only helps to get a bigger butt, but it also helps strengthen the muscles of your upper and lower body, strengthens the thighs, cores and back.

6. Planks

Plank is one of the easy anaerobic exercises at home

This is one of the most common anaerobic weight loss exercises you can do at home. planking strengthens the arms, the neck, back, it tightens the belly and also strengthens the entire muscle.

7. Jogging

Running is one of the weight loss exercises you can do at home

This is another really effective weight loss exercise you can do at home, yes you heard right, you can jog right in your sitting room or your room. You don’t have to go outside to jog, you can do it on the spot without moving an inch.

Jogging is a cardio exercise that helps you burn more calories depending on how much effort you put into it, it helps you cover more steps, which in turn aids in keeping you healthy and fit.

8. Mountain Climbers

You

The first time I came across this exercise, my mind went straight to climbing mount Dimilang. I became really fascinated when I realized that I can climb the mountain right in my home, I don’t have to travel to Adamawa or Plateau to work out.

Mountain climbers boost up your heart rate, improve your balance and also makes you agile. Mountain climbers not only work the lower body, but they also engage the upper arms and cores too.

Conclusion

Everything and anything count as an exercise, trust me, you don’t have to start big, you can start by doing 10 squats and increase depending on how strong you get.

You can also create challenges for yourself, challenge yourself to walk 3000 steps in the house, thank God for technology as we have apps to help you count your steps, like pedometer-step counter. I challenged myself to complete 200 jump ropes a day until I graduated to 1000 a day.

Let me share with you, two more weight loss exercises you can do at home; stay hydrated and get enough sleep. I don’t know how else to stress these two, but no matter how many seconds or minutes you spend planning or the time you spend working your entire body, if you don’t stay hydrated and get your required beauty sleep, you will not see results.

This is because your body wouldn’t have time to repair after every rigorous workout you do. Whatever you do, always remember to drink water and get enough rest. These are all part of what I learned when I was trying to lose weight, and they have proved effective.

So, if you haven’t worked out in a long while and you would like to try the above, feel free to, or you are a workaholic and you would like to share with us what type of weight loss exercises you do at home, feel free to do so in the comment section.

Popular Reads

Everything on JUMIA

0 Comments

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Whats new?
8 Great Foods That Help You Sleep Better At Night

8 Great Foods That Help You Sleep Better At Night

Sleep is one of the best gifts given to man by the Creator. Imagine how life would be if there was no night at all, and one has to work for a good part of the 24 hours. Scary, right? Well, apart from getting an opportunity to rest, sleep also has several other...

12 Healthy Ways to Keep Ulcer Patients Free From Attacks

12 Healthy Ways to Keep Ulcer Patients Free From Attacks

Ulcer medically means a wound that does not heal and becomes ulcerated. It is a sore that forms in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine and it is researched to be majorly caused by helicobacter pylori (H. pylori); a bacteria that attacks...

5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Body Posture

5 Effective Ways to Improve Your Body Posture

Knowing your body posture and how to increase body posture in general is very essential for the human body. Posture is the position in which you hold your body while standing, sitting or lying down. A good body posture involves training your body to stand walk, sit...

How to Easily Recognize an Emotional Abuser

How to Easily Recognize an Emotional Abuser

Emotional Abuse, unlike physical abuse, can be complicated to identify. While physical abuse often comes with obvious signs, emotional abuse isn't that obvious especially when you are the victim as you must be in some kind of relationship with the abuser. Emotional...

Avoid Slimming Teas. They Are Bad for You!

Avoid Slimming Teas. They Are Bad for You!

There is a current craze about having a slim figure. This is especially common among female folks. As a result, it has led many to the use slimming teas. The effectiveness of the slimming tea is the center of most adverts. But wait, is slimming tea really effective?...

Best Fruits for Healthy Skin

Best Fruits for Healthy Skin

Ever heard of the old adage, "You are what you eat?" Well, it has never been truer! As time goes by, exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause premature aging of the skin and a sign of sun damage such as wrinkles, leathery skin, sunburns, skin cancer, and the list goes...

If You See These Signs, It Is Time to Take a Break

If You See These Signs, It Is Time to Take a Break

Managing your work, family, and personal life, trying to find balance in the daily hassles you encounter can become overwhelming to your body and mind. In response, your body develops certain symptoms, these physical symptoms are collectively identified as signs of...

How to Avoid Mouth Odour During Ramadan

How to Avoid Mouth Odour During Ramadan

Ramadan, the best month of the year is just a few days away and perhaps you are already thinking about how to do away with the unpleasant mouth odour that usually accompanies the fast. Well, you're in the right place, as this article seeks to tell you how to prevent...

Explore more

You May Also Like…