Working out at home is pretty popular because it's oftentimes cheaper and more convenient than joining a gym or attending classes.
Plus you can work out whenever you feel like it without having to worry about sharing equipment. Finding the right at-home workouts can be a bit of trial and error, but with a bit of research, you might be able to find something that works well for you.
1. Bodyweight exercises will never go out of style.
Bodyweight exercises don't require equipment, which means you can do them anywhere without having to invest in or bring anything with you. They're also a good place to start if you're not sure about what you should do, but want to do something outside of the gym.
"Add some walking to this routine and you have a low stress, powerful workout you can do anywhere," fitness expert Evie Fatz told INSIDER.
2. High-intensity workouts can mean great results with minimal equipment or investments needed.
Whether you're looking for programs and methods that let you do more with less or just want to take your body weight exercises up a notch, high-intensity workouts are something that you can do at home, but that will really work all parts of your body.
"Taking bodyweight strength moves from programs like CrossFit and high-intensity cardio modalities that require minimal space, like jump rope, can be a really potent combination," Josh Rogers, the co-founder of RPM Training Co., told INSIDER.
"They may want to have a trainer review a program they are considering to see what it may be lacking so they can supplement it such as by doing additional stretching for flexibility,"Robert S. Herbst, a personal trainer, weight loss and wellness coach, told INSIDER. "They may also want to run through the program with the trainer to make sure they are using proper form to get the most out of the exercises and not get injured."
3. BBG by Kayla Itsines lays everything out for you, so that you can plan ahead.
Kayla Itsines's BBG program is super popular— and for good reason. It provides detailed workout plans and instructions.
Ashley Pitt, NASM personal trainer and the creator of the healthy lifestyle blog, A Lady Goes West, told INSIDER that she likes that BBG tells you what sorts of things you should be doing each week, which can help you ensure that you're doing what needs to be done and can plan ahead.
When doing at-home workouts like these, it's important to keep an eye on your form, Pitt tells INSIDER.
"... There isn't a trainer around to correct issues," Pitt said. "It would also be beneficial for people who work out at home to record themselves doing the workout to watch back and check their form, or use a mirror as well. When you're working out at home, you should set the app or monitor up to eye level as well, so you aren't straining to see the next moves or demos of what you're following along."
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