Fitness at home has been an evolving trend, especially during a global pandemic. Ensuring we keep active as much as we can, not only for our physical health but also plays an important role in our mental health. For those who are used to training in gyms or studios, training from home might be a challenge without all the right equipment. Here are 5 innovative ways you can train at home to get some serious results:

Training with water

Training with water weight has never been easier thanks to HydroCore. The HydroCore bag is simply a bag that you fill with water. The idea is that it uses the power of water dynamics to build stability, strength, and explosiveness like no other training tool. Fold it up and take it on the road for a workout you can do anytime, anywhere—no heavy weights necessary.

When you lift the HydroCore bag, the water inside it sloshes around and keeps wanting to move in the direction you are swinging it in. Overcoming the inertia builds head-to-toe stability—the kind you need to hold onto a resisting opponent if you’re a fighter, lift heavier weights if you’re a gym rat, and prevent injury if you have a history of low-back pain.

Training with household objects

Using household objects as a part of your workout routine might not be the gym you might be used too however they can also be effective. Weights can be found almost in any object in your house – for your next weight training try using a can of paint, books or even a packet of rice as a weight substitute. At the end of the day, your muscles will be used to the weight of the object itself, they won’t know what your using to achieve it!  

Training with furniture

Being as safe as you can, furniture around the house might be quite useful during your workouts from home. The couch for example may be a great feature to help keep your feet locked in during abdominal workouts. A dining room chair is another great object that can be useful for single leg exercises such as single leg squatting.  Finally, using a stool for any step up exercises can be a great substitute for a stepping platform. 

Try something new

Working out from home might be a great way to try something new. Being in the comfort of your own home can be a great way to try a workout you might never have thought to try before. Make the most of the internet and maybe try a dance fitness class or even an 80s inspired workout. Although it might not be the training you are quite used too, doesn't mean it wont be as effective in burning calories and getting your heart rate up! 

Make the most of free trials

Having your home or your backyard as a gym might be restrictive in terms of having equipment available to you, however virtual workouts are a great way to keep active from home. Studios and small businesses sometimes offer free trials to new interested members which can be a great way for someone to try new effective workouts. In most cases, home studios/kits are available to purchase alongside specific types of workouts such as Pilates and yoga!