Planks

The key to any good calisthenics move is core strength, and you can build this up through different variations of planks. If you’re a beginner, you can stick to a basic plank and work your way up to more complicated movements.

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Pushups

Another important piece of strength training for calisthenics is the muscle groups activated through push-ups. There are many variations of pushups you can do to strengthen different muscle groups, so you should try them all out. 

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Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers might not be exactly what you think of when you picture calisthenics, but they are! In fact, they’re a great exercise for so many different muscle groups—abs, core, shoulders, etc. These are sure to have your whole body burning in the best way!

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Learn Proper Breathing Technique

Breathing is an important part of pilates because it supports movements for each exercise you’re doing. So make sure to focus on your breathing—take deep breaths, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

Create a Peaceful Environment

Pilates is all about awareness, focusing on your mind and body, and harmonizing your breath with your movements. We can all agree that’s not going to happen if you’re phone is ringing in the background. So we strongly suggest keeping your phone, pets, and other distractions out of the room.

Invest in the Right Equipment

Before you relax with a great pilates workout in your bedroom, make sure you have all the equipment you need for exercising. You don’t really need a lot to start—a mat and comfy leggings are more than enough. Later you can buy resistance bands, a pilates ball, and other things to make it even more fun.

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Standing Cat-Cow

This is a great morning exercise to stretch out your upper body and energize you for the day to come. Just put on your favorite breakfast news channel and stand up straight. Then alternately lean your shoulders forward and back, leaving your arms loose at your sides. This will loosen up your shoulders, back, and arms.

Tabata Workout

This high interval training will get you working up a sweat! Tabata exercise means doing 20 seconds workout, 10 seconds rest. Do this for 10 minutes while watching your favorite show and you get two activities for the price of one.

10-Minute Shoulder Workout

Another great exercise you can do at home is bodyweight shoulder exercises. This means you can strengthen your shoulders and stabilize those joints with no equipment and in front of the TV. A simple way to do this is to lean onto the arm of a couch or dinner table, and gently lower your body down and up on it with your arms, keeping your back straight. It’s like push-ups, but on furniture and more gentle on the joints.

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Manduka Prolite Yoga Mat

There’s a reason why people love this mat as it’s extra cushiony and it comes in two sizes—standard and tall. The mat won’t fade, peel, or flake, no matter how many times you use it and the dot pattern prevents slippage even when you’re drenching in sweat.

Alo Yoga Warrior Mat

No odors are getting past this mat and the matte rubber top minimizes moisture and prevents slippage. There’s millennial pink, jungle green, white with metallic detailing, and classic black. Which color will you choose?

Lulelemon The Reversible (Un) Mat Lightweight

Not only is the mat great for traveling, but it’s perfect for petite people and teens as it’s a bit shorter. The ultra-absorbent top layer made of polyurethane prevents moisture from forming on the mat.

Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat

Gaiam’s thick mat is ideal for those suffering from back or knee problems as it provides extra support. The “closed-cell construction” technology wicks away odor, germs, and bacteria.

Sweaty Betty Eco Yoga Mat

There’s not one, but two layers of non-slip fabric that will give you a better grip than other mats. It’s also biodegradable, so you’ll be helping save the planet!

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Planks

The key to any good calisthenics move is core strength, and you can build this up through different variations of planks. If you’re a beginner, you can stick to a basic plank and work your way up to more complicated movements.

View this post on Instagram

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Pushups

Another important piece of strength training for calisthenics is the muscle groups activated through push-ups. There are many variations of pushups you can do to strengthen different muscle groups, so you should try them all out. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by F45 Training Airlie Beach (@f45_training_airliebeach)

Mountain Climbers

Mountain climbers might not be exactly what you think of when you picture calisthenics, but they are! In fact, they’re a great exercise for so many different muscle groups—abs, core, shoulders, etc. These are sure to have your whole body burning in the best way!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ethan 羅予亨 (@ethan.lyh)

The post Calisthenics You Can Do From Home appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Learn Proper Breathing Technique

Breathing is an important part of pilates because it supports movements for each exercise you’re doing. So make sure to focus on your breathing—take deep breaths, inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.

Create a Peaceful Environment

Pilates is all about awareness, focusing on your mind and body, and harmonizing your breath with your movements. We can all agree that’s not going to happen if you’re phone is ringing in the background. So we strongly suggest keeping your phone, pets, and other distractions out of the room.

Invest in the Right Equipment

Before you relax with a great pilates workout in your bedroom, make sure you have all the equipment you need for exercising. You don’t really need a lot to start—a mat and comfy leggings are more than enough. Later you can buy resistance bands, a pilates ball, and other things to make it even more fun.

The post Things to Know Before Doing a Pilates Workout at Home appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Standing Cat-Cow

This is a great morning exercise to stretch out your upper body and energize you for the day to come. Just put on your favorite breakfast news channel and stand up straight. Then alternately lean your shoulders forward and back, leaving your arms loose at your sides. This will loosen up your shoulders, back, and arms.

Tabata Workout

This high interval training will get you working up a sweat! Tabata exercise means doing 20 seconds workout, 10 seconds rest. Do this for 10 minutes while watching your favorite show and you get two activities for the price of one.

10-Minute Shoulder Workout

Another great exercise you can do at home is bodyweight shoulder exercises. This means you can strengthen your shoulders and stabilize those joints with no equipment and in front of the TV. A simple way to do this is to lean onto the arm of a couch or dinner table, and gently lower your body down and up on it with your arms, keeping your back straight. It’s like push-ups, but on furniture and more gentle on the joints.

The post Best Home Exercises for When You’re Watching TV appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Manduka Prolite Yoga Mat

There’s a reason why people love this mat as it’s extra cushiony and it comes in two sizes—standard and tall. The mat won’t fade, peel, or flake, no matter how many times you use it and the dot pattern prevents slippage even when you’re drenching in sweat.

Alo Yoga Warrior Mat

No odors are getting past this mat and the matte rubber top minimizes moisture and prevents slippage. There’s millennial pink, jungle green, white with metallic detailing, and classic black. Which color will you choose?

Lulelemon The Reversible (Un) Mat Lightweight

Not only is the mat great for traveling, but it’s perfect for petite people and teens as it’s a bit shorter. The ultra-absorbent top layer made of polyurethane prevents moisture from forming on the mat.

Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat

Gaiam’s thick mat is ideal for those suffering from back or knee problems as it provides extra support. The “closed-cell construction” technology wicks away odor, germs, and bacteria.

Sweaty Betty Eco Yoga Mat

There’s not one, but two layers of non-slip fabric that will give you a better grip than other mats. It’s also biodegradable, so you’ll be helping save the planet!

The post Our Top 5 Yoga Mats For at Home-Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.