The benefits of working out are well established: powerful heart, strong muscles and bones, and maintaining a healthy weight. Now let’s get into the perks of at-home workouts: Each sunrise is a chance to put you, your body, and your health first! Any household floor can transform into a yoga studio or weightlifting gym. Plus, “go time” is whenever you say—the easiest setup for success! This special guide provides you with an array of workouts—from stretching and yoga to core work and strength training—for optimal fitness. Just remember: You and today are the starting points. Everything else you need for full-body fit is right here. Let’s go!
AT-HOME EXERCISES
Working (out) FROM HOME
SETUP FOR SUCCESS • Get ready with motivational advice from pros, an essential at-home workout equipment guide, tips for integrating fitness into your everyday routine, and a tutorial on basic workout moves.
TIPS FROM PRO TRAINERS • Here are key takeaways for how to stay motivated on your fitness journey from professional trainers who know how to find the fuel.
Essential Equipment GUIDE • Some workouts require nothing more than your body, but others may benefit from a few tools. Here are our suggestions for gear to have on hand to help you hit your fitness goals.
The Foundational MOVES • Good form is a central necessity for effective and injury-free workouts. Lace up for these five basic moves—success starts here.
STRETCHING • A gentle way to easy into your body, stretching improves flexibility, mobility, and posture. It also increases circulation for better overall heart health. So tap into some simple techniques, beginner stretches, and warm-ups and cooldowns to treat your body right at any time.
Stretching 101 • Not all stretches are the same. Learn about static and dynamic stretching, the techniques for each, and which is right based on your specific workout goals.
Starting-Out STRETCHES • Ready to get long? These low-impact stretches are the perfect primer for beginners.
Warm-Up MOVES • These gentle, beginner stretches are designed to get you going, making them perfect for morning—or anytime you’re ready to get the kinks out.
Cooldown MOVES • When your muscles are still warm after a workout, these are the perfect low-impact stretches to promote blood flow and maximum recovery.
CORE WORK • An active core can alleviate lower-back pain and improve your balance, which decreases your risk of injury. This guide for powerful abdominal muscles includes a beginner workout, a Pilates circuit, and lessons on how to strengthen your core with each breath.
Focus on the CENTER • Kick into core focus with these five beginner moves that will build your midsection power.
Pilates POWER • Pilates can seem like a mild undertaking—until you try it. Here are four moves to discover the power of the burn.
Stronger with EVERY BREATH • Make each inhale and exhale into core work with this guide to mindful breathing.
YOGA • Yoga can boost your mood, focus, posture, and circulation—and help you sleep better. Plus, it can lead to a strong and limber body. Along with all these serious benefits, yoga is also a powerful way to create a lasting mind, body, and heart connection.
YOUR 20-MINUTE YOGA FLOW • With detailed guidance for each pose, this flow session is perfect for beginners. After just one week, we’re pretty sure you’ll be hooked on how great you feel.
Feel-Good YOGA • This gentle yoga practice will help bring love and awareness inward.
STRENGTH TRAINING • There’s no better way to increase flexibility, bone health, and muscle definition than with a commitment to strength training: A stronger body means less risk of injury. And it doesn’t take long to build to strong—a few minutes a day...
