There are any number of excuses you can give to not start a workout regimen, but not having a gym membership isn't one of them. With the right exercises, you can get just as strenuous a workout at home as you would at the gym even if you don't have any equipment. So you can save money and get fit at the same time.
Crunches
Crunches are an easy abdominal workout that works your entire core. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your ears and bring your shoulders and torso off the floor. Hold position for three seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat for 15 to 20 reps for three sets.
Chair Squats
Chair squats work the entire lower body, toning glutes, hamstrings, calves and quads. You don't need a chair, but it makes it easier to gauge the distance you're squatting. Stand in front of the chair with your feet shoulder-width a part and your hands on your hips. Squat down until you feel your butt touch the chair and then rise again. Keep your knees behind your toes as you bend and don't lock your knees when you rise. Repeat for 15 to 20 reps and three to four sets.
Push-ups
Push-ups work your arms, chest and core. Lie flat on the floor with your arms bent at your sides and your palms flat on the ground. Push your body up, balancing your weight on your hands and your toes. Keep your body aligned and your back flat. Return to the starting position. Repeat for 10 reps and three to four sets.
Lunges
Lunges are a lower body workout that tones your legs, butt and thighs. Stand with your hands on your hips and your legs together. Lunge forward with your left leg and drop your right knee so it is almost touching the floor. Next, place your weight on your front leg and lunge forward with your right leg and drop your left knee to the floor. Repeat 10 to 12 times, alternating legs. Complete two to three sets.
Hip Lifts
Hip lifts work your butt and stretch your lower back. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your hands at your side. Raise your hips off the ground as far as you can and squeeze your butt at the top of the lift. Hold the position for a count of three and return to the starting position. Complete 10 to 15 reps for two to three sets.
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