If you’re like me, getting to the gym can sometimes feel like a daunting task, and the longer you skip out, the harder it is to get back into the grove.

Being as I am now half way through my second trimester of pregnancy, I needed to find a way of building up my strength without straining myself. Even though you may not be pregnant, this is great for anyone who needs a place to kick start their health, strengthening or weight loss journey!

Here are my top 5 favourites for creating an ‘at home’ workout!

Yoga Mat

I love my yoga mat! Aside from pilates and yoga moves, yoga mats are a versatile tool you can use for everything from core-strengthening excises to a great stretch.

Check out these great stretches to get you started!

Resistance Band

Resistance bands offer you the flexibility to do Resistance training from low resistance to high, depending on where your comfort level is.

Check out these exercises to get you started!

Light Free Weights

Free weights are great, but most of us don’t have room at home to store a full set. To help save space, I love a free weight that ranges from 2.5 to 8 lbs. This gives you the ability to use your weights in many different exercises without straining, plus, when you need more of a challenge, simply add a few more reps to each set!

Check out these low weight, high rep exercises to get you going!

Large Exercise Ball

The large exercise ball is one of my favourites. It is perfect for a variety of core, upper body and leg workouts and can also be great to sit on if you work at home on a computer!

Here is a great workout to get you started!

Your Feet!

Even though November weather isn’t always the most inspiring, going for a walk is a great way to shake that foggy feeling. Even a 15 – 20 min walk can add a couple thousand steps to your day!

Remember, choosing equipment that is easy to store and that offers you the ability to customize your workout day-to-day, will help keep things interesting!

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