Tips for Summer Fitness At Home

Coming up with creative ways to workout at home during the summer can be fun. Your favorite gyms and fitness studios offer the benefits of special equipment and amenities for optimum performance — for Hawaii residents, air conditioning and ample space ideal. The advantages of exercising at home, however, are convenience, increased personal focus and a commute saved. If you’re beginning a fresh exercise routine this season or elevating your in-house workout arrangements, here are some tips for summer fitness at home.

Invest and Assess
Commercial studios and gyms are built with flooring, carpeting and utilities that are chosen specifically for public sanitation and safety purposes. In your abode, a workout space doesn’t require such an intensive arrangement — one of the key tips for summer fitness at home is to curate your exercise area with important items that fit your personal needs. Select an outdoor or indoor spot where you can comfortably work through a reasonable range of motion for exercise. Update your tech devices for music, livestreaming and filtering out ambient noise. If your budget allows, splurge on some pro purchases like a horizontal workout bar, elliptical or weight set. You can also personalize color selections and motivational motifs for inspiration.

Keep Cool
Perhaps one of the most crucial tips for summer fitness at home is to keep water and oxygen top of mind when working out. A well-ventilated space is essential — air conditioning is great for cooling, but pairing it with a strong fan provides better air circulation overall for intensive aerobics sessions. If your abode does not have air conditioning, work out before sunrise or after sunset to stay cool. Keep towels and water bottles nearby for your breaks. And don’t forget to close your sessions with stretching, deep breathing exercises, and a refreshing shower.

Explore Modifications
Summer fitness at home is best when you can find a balance between tailoring your space to fit your exercise routine and adjusting your exercise routine to fit your space. Modifying some of the moves in your practice may be necessary to make them more doable with the amount of room and equipment you have. High-intensity interval training or plyometrics, for example, may need to be adjusted in a small apartment. You can also find a routine that doesn’t require a lot of space — lower-impact exercises like Pilates, barre workouts and yoga are options in which choreography can be modified to work the same muscles. Find what works for you in your home, and have fun.

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This post was last updated on June 4, 2023 from an original post published on July 20, 2022.