Keeping fit is part of our lives; a healthy body and healthy mind means we can perform to the best of our ability both at home and at work. The only problem is that gym memberships are expensive, so you really don’t want to go down that route. Also, you want to teach your children that keeping fit is the way to go. From an early age, you need them to be aware of why they need to keep fit and eat healthily, and that means teaching them all about exercise. It’s also fun to work out and exercise with your family, so here are some great ideas that allow you to work out with the family, and enjoy it.
Sit-Ups
A simple yet effective exercise, all you need to perform sit ups is an available space and some floor mats. We will come to the task of equipping a home gym soon, but this should be your first choice. Kids will get into the flow very quickly, and you can show them how sit-ups can be used for toning many muscles. Take it easy at first, and make it more taxing as they gain experience.
Chin-Ups
This excellent exercise is best performed using pull-up bars, which is why we are suggesting you need to set up a basic home gym. Pull up bars are not expensive, do not take up much space and require little to no maintenance, so they are an essential addition to your home gym set up. The kids will love them, too, as they learn how to perform the exercise correctly and get ahead of their friends at school!
Pull Ups
Another great set of exercises using the pull up bars, you can find a variety of different takes on this one, each with its own proven benefits. Teach the children the right techniques, and they will soon get to grips with this simple yet effective exercise that is great for improving upper body strength. You can find out more about this equipment at www.allpullupbars,co,uk including prices and recommendations.
Cycling
If you are building a home gym you should certainly consider a basic exercise bike; you don’t need anything fancy, just one with various tension settings and such, and it will not take up much space in your home gym. Have a look online for information and reviews of the best exercise bikes, and you will find one to suit your budget.
Swimming
Finally, swimming is not only great exercise, but is great fun too, so take the kids to the local pool regularly. You might be able to get a discounted family pass, too, so it will not be expensive. Kids of all ages love to swim, so start them early and keep it up!
That’s a few ideas for you, but we do recommend you check out the possibility of installing a home gym, as it really will be an investment you will not regret.
