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Stay Fit With These Apartment Workout Tips In Fishers

December 18, 2020

Apartment workout tips

One of the most sought-after apartment benefits is the workout center. There you will typically have access to cardio equipment like treadmills, weightlifting equipment, and additional fitness gear to keep you in shape. If you’re looking for an intense hour workout or a lighter run, it's simple to stop in your local gym and get your workout. It’s even easier if your own apartment property has an exercise area that’s open from morning to night.

However, there might be times when your schedule doesn’t allow for a stop at the fitness center. Luckily, if you’re not able to get away, you can do your exercises right at home. Attempt these ideas for small space exercises and improvised weights or equipment during your apartment workouts in Fishers.

Man doing cardio in an apartment living room.

Get Your Heart Pumping With Reduced Space Cardio Workouts

One of the challenges of working out in an apartment is the limited area. If you have unused square footage in your 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment, you may be able to create a your own mini gym, but not all Fishers apartments have room for exercise equipment. Luckily, a great deal of cardio drills don’t need heavy equipment or a lot of space to get your heart racing.

To start your apartment workout, move to an open spot within your apartment where you don’t have to worry about running into something. You only need enough space to move freely or lay down without bumping something. Move furniture over a little bit if you have to.

When you’re situated, get going with your choice of cardio activities, like the following:

  • Jump rope

  • Squat jumps

  • Burpees

  • Skaters

  • Tuck jumps

  • Jogging in place

Practice these exercises for the recommended 30 minutes a day, and you will feel as good as you do on a treadmill. If you require a guide, you can find great workout videos online or buy a fitness-focused video game.

 Man doing crunches on the arm of a sofa.

Improve Strength Without Disturbing Neighbors

Noise creates another issue with apartment workouts in Fishers when sharing walls with other Residents. If you reside directly above neighbors, they likely won’t enjoy listening to your before-work jumping jacks.

As an alternative, you should consider exercises that use your own bodyweight. These easy movements build muscle and joint strength which leads to better mobility and stability. When comparing to your cardio regimen, many bodyweight resistance exercises won’t require you to jump around. Find an open space in your apartment and attempt these quiet but effective exercises, including:

  • Push-ups

  • Squats

  • Crunches

  • Wall Sits

  • Single-leg balances

  • Glute bridges

  • Front and lateral raises

  • Spider crawls

Improve Your Health With Yoga And Exercise From Home

Many exercises like yoga and pilates are great ways to train in smaller settings because you only have to find an area for a mat. This provides ample freedom for where you work out to enhance your overall health. Try yoga or pilates on your balcony or patio, in your entertaining space, or beside your bed. You might be surprised that many yoga movements are easily done on your bed!

You can get creative with yoga and pilates equipment too. If you are short on space to store yoga mats or dumbells, try scarves for bands, food cans for weights, and large books like dictionaries for yoga blocks.

Man using chairs as part of his workout.

Diversify Your Fishers Apartment Workouts With Homemade Equipment

Exercising can be a drag or even ineffective when you do the same routine every day. Bring a little diversity to your limited-area regiment by mixing in some weights. You don’t need a bunch of expensive dumbbells or bulky equipment. Simply use things in your apartment, like:

  • Larger books like dictionaries

  • Laundry detergent bottles

  • Bags of pet food

  • 12-packs of a canned beverage

  • Bags of beans or rice

  • A backpack filled with books or cans

  • A gallon of milk

If you’re really missing gym equipment, get creative with your home furnishings. Couches, chairs, and ottomans provide a foundation for balancing or weight training. Making do with things in your home for your Fishers apartment workouts might feel a little awkward when you start, but don’t allow that to be a hindrance to your training objectives. With a touch of ingenuity, you will design an effective workout routine to do at your apartment anytime the neighborhood health club is not available.

workout room with treadmills, weights, and other exercise machines.

Focus On Your Fitness At The Hamilton Luxury Apartment Homes In Fishers

If you’re looking for the right apartment for your physical fitness needs, schedule a tour at The Hamilton Luxury Apartment Homes. We have roomy layouts, sought-after features, and a fitness facility that’s open morning to night. Our Leasing Specialists are happy to help you find the right apartment for you. Schedule your tour today by calling 317-900-4375 or by clicking the “schedule a tour” button.