It’s no surprise that at the beginning of each year people like to make resolutions and a very popular one is a new workout routine. People always feel that the new year is the perfect time to start a new routine and get back to those healthy habits.
Some people enjoy going to the gym, but this time of year it is going to be overly crowded and you’ll spend more time waiting for a machine or weights than actually working out. Unless you have hours on hours to spend at the gym, but I do not.
At home workouts
A few years ago, I started doing Beachbody workouts at home and not to exaggerate, but it changed my life! As a busy, working mom of 2 little boys I needed something I could do at home that was quick and efficient.
Which is why Beachbody (now BODi) changed everything for me.BODi has so many different styles and programs to choose from which is why I love it. I’ve done barre, boxing, strength training, HIIT, dance, and so many others! It’s impossible to get bored and now they even offer live classes.
Here is a link for a day pass to try out a live class for only $7!
Or you can click here to get an annual membership and access to the entire fitness library plus the live classes.
Essential equipment
Of course working out at home does come with some challenges because you will need some equipment. Now I feel like I have a whole gym at home, but in the beginning I started out with these 3lb weights and that was it.
Keep in mind, you can search within BODi for equipment free workouts.
Over the course of the last three years of doing at home workouts, I’ve collected more equipment as time has gone on. Here is a list of my top favorite workout essentials that I personally own and love:
- Resistance loops
- Core sliders
- Resistance band
- Step
- Kettlebell
- Set of dumbbells (I personally have and use 2, 3, 8, and 10 and plan to get 12 soon)
- Adjustable bench
- Mini ab ball
After a few months of me working out at home, my husband got onboard and starting using these BODi workouts too! He purchased this set of adjustable dumbbells and he loves them. We’ve had them for about 2.5 years, and they still work great despite some of the online reviews.
workout clothing essentials
Clearly if you are working out at home, you can wear whatever you want. But for me I love buying cute workout outfits as motivation! So here are a few of my current favorites. Like this sports bra and these leggings from Old Navy, and this top and these leggings also from Old Navy.
Or this black and white set from Fabletics.
PS. If you aren’t a member of Fabletics, highly recommend! The quality is amazing and totally worth the prices. Yes, it is a monthly subscription however as long as you skip by the 5th of the month you won’t be charged. They have so many cute patterns and style. I personally love the Boost PowerHold Leggings.
Click here to get signed up with Fabletics.
My husband also loves getting his workout clothes from Old Navy. Here are his favorite shorts. And you can’t go wrong with these athletic tees or these tanks.
I hope this was helpful to get you started in the new year with working out at home. Starting a new routine can be hard but taking the time for yourself is so important!
You got this 🙂
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