Anyone looking to get into shape can often be at odds with what type of exercise to try. There’s a fair amount out there to try too, with the likes of aerobic and strength training offering various benefits to your health and fitness levels. Thousands of routines are available based on different forms of exercise, so it can be a bit confusing where to start for those who are new to fitness.
Check out the basic and most simple forms of exercise and why they are so good for you – be sure to try a few of these out and see the results for yourself!
Squats
Squats are a form of strength and conditioning exercise that work wonders at improving strength in many of the muscles found in the lower body. Many different styles of squats exist; all tailored to improve certain muscles or work on certain body parts (thighs butt, lower back, etc.)
Your core strength is improved through squats too, not to mention improvements in strength to your bones and ligaments too. Most notably are your quads, glutes and hamstrings, which get a simultaneous workout when squatting.
Introducing weights can further increase strengthening of muscles, toning and building them into much more desirable shapes.
Lunges
Lunges are very akin to squats, offering to work much of the lower body. The muscles here are toned and strengthened, which can also be a great way of turning body fat into muscle too – another fine way to lose weight!
Balance is also improved, which in turn can make other forms of fitness much more manageable, especially for anyone who is just starting to get into shape. Again, many different versions of lunges are available, so the better you get the harder styles you can attempt. Adding weights and resistance bands can also up the effectiveness of the lunges too.
Push-Ups
Perhaps one of the most recognisable forms of body weight training – which is when we use the weight of our own bodies to improve strength and fitness levels.
This type of exercise works wonders on improving the strength of your upper body, working most of the muscles here, including your chest, triceps and shoulders. Your core gets a good workout too, and when implementing different styles of push-ups and making use of equipment, you can greatly increase the effectiveness of the push-up.
Even in its most basic form its simple to do, as all you need is a space on the floor to place! There are variations that make it easier to do a standard push-up, making it great for beginners. Conversely, you can elevate your feet higher to increase the difficulty, making it perfect for anyone who keeps in shape.
