Working out at home seems to be fairly limited, but with the right exercises, you can do it effectively. Not to mention you save on a gym membership and the commute time. It's a lot easier than you may think, all you need to do is use your imagination and get creative. It's also a great way to build confidence in working out if you're a newbie to the fitness scene. Here are a few staple exercises, and the muscle groups they work out. For an animation of how to do these properly, you may want to either ask a friend or look them up on a search engine:

For Chest and Triceps
Pushups: Nothing too complicated here, simple get into pushup position with your hands at shoulder width. Go down slowly, and push up explosively. Place your hands wider for more chest action, and narrower for my triceps.

Dips: To do this, you need to be careful. Go between two parallel objects at waist level, and grip each. Lower yourself to the ground with your legs tucked back in suspension, then raise up.

For Back and Biceps
Pullups: See if you can find a stable bar or frame to grip at shoulder width, with palms facing you (for more bicep concentration) or palms away (working your back more).

Rows: With one knee/leg and one supporting arm on a bed and the other leg posted off, bend over and pick up an object off the ground, bringing it to your chest, and slowly back down. Flip around the other way and repeat for the other side

For Legs
Squats: With your back arched in proper form, bend the knees to bring yourself into a squatting position and raise back up

Lunges: With a weight in each hand, walk across a room doing deep lunging movement, nearly dragging your trailing leg across the ground

For Core
Simply do crunches, making sure to alternate between regular, and diagonal-motion to hit your oblique abs (abs on the side of your torso). Leg lifts work as well. To perform a leg lift, lay on the ground on your back, and simply raise your legs up, bending slightly at the knee.

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As a diabetic, it's mandatory that exercise is a regular part of my life. But staying fit on a budget can be a challenge. Here are some ways to get that daily exercise without spending a fortune.

==> Go for a walk. If you live in a sub-division or neighborhood with good sidewalks, this is a great way to stay in shape. Living in the country, as I do, with narrow, winding roads, makes it a little frightening - especially if you like to walk before daylight! Ideally, find a friend who'll walk with you. The time will pass more quickly and you'll be safer, too. If you do decide to walk for exercise, be sure to keep your pace up. An evening stroll, while enjoyable, won't do much for your heart rate.

==> Get a stationery bike. While I'd prefer to ride a bike outside, those country roads are still a hazard. So we found a great deal on a stationery bike with all the bells and whistles ($35 through Craigslist). It monitors my speed, time, distance, and calories burned based on my weight. And this one has programs that change the resistance to make it seem as if I'm going up or down a hill. Even an older model with less features is a great way to burn calories when you can't get outside to do anything else.

HOT TIP: Find a biking buddy and challenge each other to a distance contest. Map out a route on an atlas. Track your mileage as you ride. Whoever reaches the destination first wins and the other one has to buy them lunch.

==> Use an exercise video or DVD. If you're fortunate enough to find one you like at the library, you can then search online or locally to buy a copy for yourself. But if not, you can often find used exercise videos or DVDs at a yard sale or thrift store for $1-$2. And since many of us only exercise sporadically, they're typically in very good condition. Find one you like with an easy to learn routine and start working up a sweat - to the oldies or otherwise!

==> Join a church exercise program. A couple of the large churches in our area offer aerobics classes for $2-$3 per session. Some simply follow a tape, though the company and motivation of working out with others is helpful. But there are some led by instructors as well. Call around and see what you can find. It's a lot cheaper than going to a gym!

==> Use the stairs. Not only in place of the elevator, which is a good thing, too. But walk up and down the stairs in your home a few times. Spend even 10-15 minutes a day going up and down the stairs and you'll begin to see results very quickly.

These are just a few very simple ideas to help you get in shape without breaking the bank. There are several others online at Frugal Fancy's Healthy Habits page.

Whatever you decide to do... do something. Exercise is key to long life and good health. And it makes you feel better almost immediately. So get off the couch, or out of that chair, and get busy. You'll be glad SO you did!

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