Workout Without Weights - No Gym Required

We don't always have time to make it to the gym due to busy schedules. Some people just don't like going to the gym and dealing with the lines or crowds. If you are unable to make it to the gym, can't afford a membership, or simply don't like going, you don't have to sacrifice your health. There are plenty of great workouts that can be done right in your own home without the use of weights or heavy exercise equipment. Great exercises that will keep you trim and in shape that can be done right in your own home include:

Lunges
Lunges are a great way to work your gluts and quads, and can easily be done within you own home. To do a lunge you should place one foot way out in front of the other with both feet pointing in the same direction. Lower your hips so that your back leg's knee goes towards the floor while the front leg's knee extends towards the toe. However, never let the knee touch the floor or the knee go over the toe. Once you have come to position, push yourself back up, and repeat alternating legs.

Crunches
If you have a yoga ball, they are a great place to do crunches, however, if not you can simply use your living room floor. Simply lay on your back with your hands behind your head and your feet together and off the floor. Clench your abdominal muscles to bring your head towards your knee caps. Release and repeat.

Stair Running
Stair running is a great way to get your cardiovascular workout for the day. Simply running up and down the stairs will get your heart rate up quickly, and will help you condition your lower body.

Tricep Dips
Tricep Dips can be done with a chair, and will effectively work your triceps. Simply put your hands behind you and onto the seat of your chosen chair, and squat down with your feet in front of you as if you had planned to sit in the chair. Placing all your weight on your triceps, slowly lower yourself down with your back remaining close to the chair. Then push yourself up until your arms are again straight.

Push-Ups
Push ups are a great way to work out your arms and chest, and can be done anywhere in the home that has a flat surface. Remember that to target your chest when doing a push up, you need to make sure that your elbows move away from your body. To target the triceps, your elbows must stay close to your body.

One-Legged Squats
Stand straight and lift one foot off the ground. Keeping your body in the upright position, slowly lower yourself under the knee of the lifted foot is almost touching the ground. Then slowly push yourself back up. Switch feet and repeat. If you feel that you are not coordinated enough for such an exercise, you may place one hand on a wall for balance while you complete the exercise.

Pull-Ups
Pull-ups can be done around the house but do require a pull up bar. These days, pull up bars can either be attached to a wall or can be secured to a door frame without the use of screws or nails. If you choose to do pull-ups they are a great way to work your upper body, and abs out.