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    Is it bad to workout in your bedroom?
    Tiffany Stafford, CPT
    Life Coach, Personal Trainer, & Holistic Nutritionist
    Tiffany Stafford is a Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Nutritionist, and the Owner of LifeBODY Fitness, a personal training and small group training studio based in Hillsboro, Oregon. She has over two decades of personal training and coaching experience. She specializes in wellness training, life coaching, and holistic nutrition teaching. She earned her personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
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    Not necessarily! You'll be more motivated to workout in your bedroom if you choose a fitness routine that you're excited about.
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    Is there an exercise that affects all muscles in the body?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Burpees are probably the one exercise that works the most muscles because it includes the arms raised above the head, and it works the heart as well as all the body parts.
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    How can you exercise at home?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    It takes very little space to do jumping jacks, burpees, squats, lunges, dips, pushups, calf raises, etc. Try a few of these to get your heart pounding.
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    What are some cardio exercises I can do at home?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Jump rope, dancing, cutting the grass, sweeping and (of course) all body weight exercises can be done in a cardio sequence to get a really tough workout. Try jumping jacks followed by pushups, then lunges, then burpees, then chinups or tricep dips, and then bicycle crunches. Lastly, repeat all for a great total body workout.
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    How can I work out in my room?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Try body weight exercises. You can do most exercises like squats, lunges and push-ups on your bed and that will provide the added benefit of balance training!
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    How we do exercise daily?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
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    Add activity into your normal routine, such as walking more and doing some physical chores like sweeping or house cleaning.
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    What if I don't have any of the equipment and it's too expensive to buy?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
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    We totally get that! In the article, we share a lot of body weight exercises you do in small spaces that don't require any equipment at all. We also share a few tips for using things you have around your room, like books, as weights for strength-training. Check them out!
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    If I don't have a jump rope, is there a different exercise I can do in my bedroom?
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    You can imitate jumping rope by jumping up and down in the same spot while swinging your arms slightly as if you were using a rope.
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    How can I build up my arms without just doing the usual stretches?
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    Try lifting weights, or even doing push ups. Anything that involves exercising your arms will help you build muscle.
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    How long should I exercise?
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    If you don't have much time, 30 minutes is a good amount. If you have a lot of time though, an hour is even better!
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    What are good stretches to lose belly fat?
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    Cat and cow stretches help. Crunches also help, but they are not necessarily stretches. In general, stretching helps to lose excess fat in all the places you stretch and it is good for you, so try and stretch every muscle.
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    How long will it take to see results after I start exercising?
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    Honestly, it depends on the person. Usually about 2-3 weeks. I know that may seem like a long time but believe me, it's totally worth it.
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    How do I build muscles as a kid?
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    You can do push-ups or lift light weights. A lot of arm work can definitely improve your arms, such as washing the dishes/putting dishes away, or doing housework. Make sure to drink a lot of water and eat dairy to build muscles. Drink milk before bed.
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    How would I build my gluten from my bedroom?
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    Squats are extremely good for toning your bum. Make sure to keep your back straight when squatting.
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    How long do I do this?
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    If you are just now beginning to do these exercises, then you should probably start off with 5 to 10 minutes for each exercise. You can increase the amount of time as you get used to doing the exercises. If you have recently had broken or dislocated bones, you should probably stick closer to 5 minutes or so, to avoid further injuries.
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    How many minutes should I jump rope?
    Aliya Iqbal
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    It depends on your health. In my opinion, 2 minutes of fast jump rope is enough to get your heart pumping. You could do more if you want.
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    How many times a week should I exercise?
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    When you have time, you should exercise for at least half an hour each day. You should exercise on at least 3-5 days a week. Don't push yourself too hard, though. Too much exercise is not healthy, either.
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    Would a good mat help me if I want to do cardio work without things falling off the shelves in my room?
    Community Answer
    A good mat would help for more comfort when doing your exercise. However, for preventing objects from falling off shelves, you should get a bigger room or take the objects off of the shelves just for the time you are doing your exercise.
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    Can I do an exercise for 10 to 15 minutes?
    Aliya Iqbal
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as it gets your heart pumping.
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    How much water should I drink on a daily basis?
    Community Answer
    You should drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.
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    What do I do if I have responsibilities and chores in the morning?
    Community Answer
    Do them first, and once they're done do a workout, or do the workout in the afternoon/evening.
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    How do I stop being lazy and exercise?
    Community Answer
    Will power. It's hard. You have to really want to do it. Start by putting together a plan. Get yourself some cute workout clothes and then put them on. Tell yourself to do 5 minutes, then see if you can do 5 more. Keep trying.
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    How do I build leg muscles?
    Community Answer
    Do squats and leg lifts. They help a lot to tone the calves and thighs. You may feel a burn and it may hurt a bit, but you will get used to it.
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    What are some workouts I can do without equipment?
    Community Answer
    You should do push-ups and crunches and sit-ups. Those are some workouts without equipment.
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    How do I lose thigh fat?
    Community Answer
    Do cardio. Walking, running, and cycling are all types of cardio. You can also do leg kicks. Check out the article on How to Lose Thigh Fat for more ideas.
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