Shelley Knight working out in the Red Stripe Gym but not everyone findsit convenient to work out at a public gym. Some prefer the privacy of their homes. - Ian Allen/Staff Photographer

Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

So going to the gym is not your thing. All eyes are staring at you as you try to run on the treadmill; others snicker when you're tripping over the skipping rope. Furthermore, seeing the more advanced patrons at the gym can be daunting.

So why not work out from home? Some persons have the equipment but hire a personal trainer to help them to stick to their regime. But not everybody can afford a trainer or the massive, space-consuming equipment. So how about doing it with a mixture of stuff from around the house and a few small pieces of exercise tools?

Over the next few weeks, Flair will be showing you how to.

But before you start, take some things into consideration.

Goal setting - Home workouts don't need to be difficult as long as you plan ahead. Make sure you specifically write down what you want to accomplish. Make the goals not only specific, but realistic. Then ask yourself what strategies or tactics you are going to use to ac-complish your home workout goals. Having a clear-cut, specific plan makes for easy at-home workouts.

Scheduling - Next you need to determine when you will actually use your home exercise equipment. Since your home exercise programme should be a priority, simply schedule the workout times on your calendar, and stick to them.

Tracking - It is best for home workout motivation and great results to track your progress. If you are not aware of what you have done in your previous workouts, how are you going to know what to improve on in your next workout?

If you decide to buy a few pieces of equipment, get the right stuff. Prior to even starting your home exercise programme, make sure you have purchased the optimal piece of home gym equipment for your goals and medical history. Try them before you buy!

Think long-term priority - If you want easy home workout results, then it is important to make it a priority in your life. Thinking life long instead of quick fix will deliver excellent exercise results for a lifetime.

Next week we look at how to tone up those flabby arms. Do you work out at home? Share your story with us at: Lifestyle@gleanerjm.com

Source: www.health guidance.org/