Ausüben

Ausüben (German) - to practice, exert, or carry out

This blog was created to encourage those on a healthier journey to living life. Healthy recipes, exercises, tips, and more can be found.

The concept of ausüben as it is related to health is to practice healthy habit, exert positive support for yourself and others, and to carry out your own goals.

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No Equipment? No excuses! How to exercise at home without equipment 

                                    

Walking – If you’re able to walk around outside and take advantage of the nice weather, do it! If not, spend some time walking around your house. If you have a flight of stairs, go up and down them a few times (add some extra weight like a backpack with a few books inside!).

• What this exercise will do: help to tone up your legs, while getting some low impact aerobic exercise

Jumping Jacks – Great cardio exercises, and good for warming up, too.

Pushups – Do them on your knees, instead of keeping your legs straight. Or, do them standing up against a wall. 

• What this exercise will do: build up arm strength and work out muscles in your chest area

Leg Lifts – If you find it hard to do the exercises with your legs straight, try bending them slightly. Learn how to do leg lifts here.

• What this exercise will do:  works the abdominal muscles

Crunches – When you’re just getting started, don’t worry about getting your head all the way up. So long as you’re going up until you feel the stretching of the muscles, you will see some benefit.

• What this exercise will do:  builds up and strengthens the abdominal muscles

Jogging In Place – Jogging is a great exercise for your heart. You can jog in place at home while watching TV or listening to music. The only equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes, to eliminate any stress to your legs.

Squats – As long as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be providing some benefit to your body. Make it a more intense workout by hugging something closer to your body (like a textbook) to add some extra weight.

• What this exercise will do:  works the legs and buttocks

Light Weight Lifting – Use whatever you can find in your house. Start out with something lighter, such as a can of peas, and work yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.

Dancing – Dancing is a wonderful exercise, which is great for your heart. Not only that, but it can lift your spirits as well, and give your overall feeling a boost.

Dips - These can be done with a chair, couch, or anything that supports body weight. Learn how to do dips here.

• What this exercise will do:  strengthens primarily triceps; works chest and shoulders also

For a little more of an advanced workout, feel free to visit this site! Great visuals and instructions!