Exercising at Home

As popular as weight loss boot camps have become among those looking to drop pounds, they are certainly not your only option when it comes to dropping weight. The local gym is, of course, an old standby, but not an option for everyone in this time of economic problems and tightening belts. However, it isn’t that hard for individuals to get the same type of exercising done in their own home as they would on a weight loss vacation.

One type of equipment that is gaining popularity among home exercisers is the kettlebell.  Originating from Russia, this weight can be lifted, swung, and used for a variety of exercises without a complete set of weights that boot camp programs might have.

Picking up a DVD or two with dance exercise programs is a fun and affordable way to engage in physical activity in the comfort of your own homes. There are a wide range of options available, from hip hop to Bollywood-inspired routines. Invite some friends over to join in on the fun.

There are plenty of people who are all about taking a "back to basics" approach to getting into shape. What does that mean? Think back to the type of exercises you did in grade school. Running laps and jumping jacks might not be very exciting, but they can get the job done.