How to Get Into Top Shape at Home for a Female

Whether you want to fit into a dress for an upcoming party or improve your overall health, getting into shape takes time and commitment. Instead of spending a lot money on a gym membership, get into top shape at home. With the right exercise routine and meal plans, you can look your best without stepping foot inside a gym. Do not aim to lose more than one or two pounds a week. Losing more may effect your health.

Instructions

• 1

  Eat a healthy diet. Replace unhealthy foods, such as chips, pizza and hamburgers with fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meats and whole grains. Make your breakfast the biggest meal to give you energy throughout the day. Instead of drinking sugary drinks, such as fruit juice and soda, drink water.

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  Begin each day with a warm-up exercise to get your blood flowing. Run in place for five minutes while you watch television or listen to music, or do 25 jumping jacks.

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  Participate in at least 20 minutes of aerobic activity five to six days a week. Gradually work your way up to doing 60 minutes of aerobic activity. Use a treadmill, elliptical machine or stationary bike. If you don't have exercise equipment at home, go for a jog outside or purchase an exercise video. To give yourself a break, take a day or two off a week from aerobic activity.

• 4

  Do strength-training exercises to build muscle and strong bones. Do crunches, sit-ups, push-ups, leg squats and lunges. Use free weights to build muscles in your arms. If you don't own any free weights, work with items around your home, such as soup cans and milk jugs. Do three sets of 12 repetitions for each exercise.

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  Do chores around the house to burn extra calories throughout the day. Vacuum the floor, mow the grass, clean the bathtub or rake leaves.