Back in the day, I’ll admit I was sceptical that you could get great results from home workouts.
Fast forward, and I now feel very differently.
As we find ourselves in another period of uncertainty with Covid, I understand that heading to a busy gym isn’t something a lot of people feel comfortable with.
So, the key question is, how do you get results whilst training at home?
So here are my top tips to ensure you’re still getting the most from your workouts and the results you want.
FOLLOW A PROGRAMME
The best way to see progression and results is to have measurable progress.
By following a programme (for example, say one I’ve designed personally for you) you’re able to increase the demands placed on the body week on week (this is known as progressive overload) which in time allows you to get both physically fitter and stronger.
Having a programme also helps you stay consistent, have structure and helps you gain confidence and competency in each movement over time.
If you’re looking for a programme to follow you could look into PERSONAL TRAINING with me and I’ll design everything around YOU plus put you through it OR you also get professionally designed workouts as part of my 21 DAY WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMME.
WAKE UP AND MOVE OR HIRE A PERSONAL TRAINER
Whilst I absolutely believe home workouts can be effective, I do think they’re slightly harder to motivate yourself to do.
For this reason, I’m a big advocate of doing your home workouts first thing in the morning, if your schedule allows of course OR hire a personal trainer such as myself and I’ll coach you through it. You can find details of my PERSONAL TRAINING HERE.
If you get up and get moving first thing, you don’t allow yourself the rest of the day to find reasons not to work out. If you hire a personal trainer your session is scheduled and, in the diary, so you have more pressure to show up!
Whatever tactic you choose, I promise you’ll feel amazing afterwards and very proud of yourself too.
PLAY AROUND WITH HOW YOU PROGRESS
When it comes to home workouts, you might not have access to an array of kit to help you progress your training.
Don’t worry if this is the case, there are lots of ways you can still get progress and results without simply upping the weights. Here’s some ways you can progress:
Tempo – slowing down exercises makes them more challenging
Pauses – add pauses to certain movements
Half reps – add half reps to increase time under tension
Resistance bands – use bands to increase resistance on certain exercises
Reduced rest – by decreasing the rest time between sets, you increase the demand placed on your body
ALWAYS WARM UP & COOL DOWN
Just because you’re not training in the gym doesn’t mean you don’t still need to take time to mobilise before each workout.
Our bodies always need a bit of oiling before we throw ourselves into training, so make sure you allocate at least 5 minutes to focus on key areas such as hips, shoulders and spine.
CONSISTENCY IS SO IMPORTANT
As with any training, be it at home or the gym, consistency is key. It’s crucial and something I’ve advocated for years.
Every session might not be your best session, and your progress won’t always be linear, but doing something is always better than doing nothing for both your mind and body.
I hope these tips help you and I look forward to helping you achieve all your health & fitness goals in 2022.
Lots of love
Gaynor x
