Creating a Home Fitness Exercise Program

Individuals must analyze what their goals are for the home fitness exercise program and then determine what equipment and cost it will take for them to achieve those goals.

Simple Steps

Every person is different and it is important to find a home fitness exercise program that fits each individual so that the activity can be sustained for life, rather than just as a passing fad or hobby.  Everyone needs to have some sort of cardio vascular activity as a part of the workout plan, so different types should be tried to see what works and can be enjoyed in the process.  For those with weaker knees, biking can be a great cardio program, although it takes longer to get the same amount of cardio outside on a bike than inside since there is the ability to coast on hills.  Walking is also a low impact cardio exercise that allows the individual to be outside while getting exercise in their home fitness exercise program.  Jogging and cross country skiing can also be options for the more adventurous and for those who live in colder climates with snow.

For those who like to use and can afford machines for cardio, there are plenty that can be added to a home fitness exercise program, such as an elliptical machine, a treadmill, or a rowing machine.  All of these products cost hundreds of dollars, so the individual should try them out before purchasing to make sure it is a valid option for them.  In addition, they need to be aware of what room the machine will go into, since some houses are not structurally sound enough to hold such machines on the upper levels.  Home gyms are another option for strength work in a home fitness exercise program, such as the Bowflex that allows the user to do over one hundred activities on one machine.  These can get quite pricey however, and the individual should be very committed to working out before buying one so that the money does not go to waste on a passing phase rather than a serious home fitness exercise program.