Can’t afford to or don’t want to go to a gym? Want those great chest muscles or fit biceps? Want a bikini belly by summer? Look no further!

Steps

• Pick an exercise that will be your main focus. Think about what you would enjoy – the best exercises will be ones that you will enjoy doing, as that will motivate you and keep you focused. If you love water and birding, and there’s a river or lake nearby, take up kayaking or canoeing. If your yard could really stand some weeding, garden. Remember that it doesn’t have to be what most people consider exercise – pulling weeds is just as good as lifting weights.
• Set yourself goals. These can be short term – kayak for an hour every other day, or finish weeding the side flower bed – or long term – take a week long kayaking camping trip, or turn your backyard into a tea garden for social events.
• Set physical goals as well, such as dropping 8 pounds of stomach fat this month, or building firm biceps.
• Start small and work your way up. You can start with 10 minutes every other day, and slowly build up to an hour a day, then two. Remember not to push yourself!
• Stay focused. If you’ve resolved to work out an hour every day, do it. Don’t let anything stop you.

Tips

• Eat healthy as well! No amount of exercise will keep you fit if your diet is unhealthy.
• Remember to work out your lower body, too. You don’t want a fit upper body and a weak lower body!
• Keep up a healthy self-image.

Warnings

• Don’t overwork yourself. If it starts to hurt, stop. Take frequent breaks.
• Don’t get dehydrated. Keep a full water bottle or two on hand. If it’s a hot day, you can stick the bottles in the freezer overnight, and the water will slowly melt and stay cool through the day.

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