Body Weight Exercises | Include Them in Your Fitness Program

Body weight exercises are ideal for individuals who do not have the time to go to the gym or join a fitness club. These type of exercises are effective enough to keep you fit and in good shape for the day and even the entire week.

There are a number of things to be accomplished in life and so people are so busy trying to see their accomplishments come to pass as time goes by. It seems as if the word “exercise” is far from peoples mind. But even if you have a busy schedule, simple body exercises can be placed on your time table. All you need to do is to create the time for it (about 15 to 20 minutes per day will do). Some discipline will also be required.

What are some of the body weight exercises that you can do by yourself?

Here is a list of the most popular ones.

1    - Push-ups

2    - Squats

3    - Crunches

All three exercises are most effective after you are finish walking or jogging in the morning or evening.

Push-up is a body weight exercise that develops strength in the entire body. Push-ups are mostly practiced by athletes and men but it is a great exercise for all individuals. There are different levels of push-up exercises such as easy, medium and hard. It is up to you as to which level of push-up exercises you’d prefer to take on. However, I would recommend that you start from the easiest one which is the modified push-up. In the modified push-up you put less weight on your arms. This is because your knees will be on the ground to support your arm.

Squatting is also a unique exercise that all individuals can do. Squats help to develop strength in your legs and lower body which includes your loins. Here is a simple description of squat.

Stand with your feet apart, they should be almost inline with your shoulder. Stretch your hands forward at shoulder height and bend your knees with your back straight. While you bend you should inhale deeply. Bend until you are in a sitting position. Move arms backward, side ways and forward then go back to standing position. Repeat the process several times.

Crunches are also ideal for strengthening sections of your body especially the abdominal muscles. This exercise is effective when done after a long walk or after jogging. The most popular crunch or abdominal exercise is performed on the back with shoulders off the ground while the knees are pointing upwards and your feet are flat on the ground. Move your head forward towards your knees and backwards towards the ground but do not touch the floor or ground with your head or shoulders.

All three body weight exercises are ideal in strengthening certain muscles in your body and they are all inexpensive methods of exercising. Spend some time practicing at least two of these exercises per day and I am sure that your body will feel and look much better as time progresses.