A lot of people are unable or unwilling to go to the gyms because of the pandemic. They would still like to work out but it needs to be at home where they feel safe and secure. Fortunately, the Internet is filled with home exercise videos that they can use to stay in shape despite the lockdowns. These are great for those who have been gaining weight or feeling low due to all the changes that have been happening. Instead of falling into depression and packing on the pounds, they can start to move more and take positive steps towards better health. The best home exercise videos have the following characteristics:
Minimal Equipment
Not everyone has a home gym filled with weights and machines. Most don’t even have much space to work with. Thus, the videos should ideally require minimal equipment. Some don’t even need any at all. Instead, they rely on the individual’s own bodyweight for resistance. Consider push-ups and pull-ups. These are challenging bodyweight exercise that work on the upper body. Meanwhile, squats, lunges, bridges, and leg raises develop the lower body. A yoga mat is cheap and widely available for anyone who wants to stretch it out and meditate. Jumping ropes can get the heart rate up. Water jugs can take the place of dumbbells for arm exercises.
Easy to Follow
Individuals with advanced fitness knowledge are unlikely to rely on home exercise videos since they already know what to do. Therefore, these should be aimed towards beginners. The instructors must structure their program such that it will be easy to follow. They must explain everything clearly including terminology that might be unfamiliar to novices. They should be mindful of their audience which have varied backgrounds and fitness levels. It would be good if they could show variations of the exercises to make it harder or easier so that viewers can choose what to do.
Fun to Watch
Finally, the exercise video must be fun to watch. Exercise is difficult but great instructors know how to make it enjoyable. They should be highly encouraging so that viewers find the motivation to push forward. After all, the mind is the most powerful organ in the body. Muscles will follow whatever the mind wants to do. If the video manages to be entertaining and uplifting, then people will want to follow along again and again until they achieve their desired results.