Sometimes getting time in for a descent workout is close to impossible. But don’t let the freshman 15 get the best of you.  For guys or girls,  do these little in-home exercises and you can keep a trim/toned figure without having to hide under sweatshirts and jackets during the fall season. They’re pretty damn easy, and the trick, keep your heart rate up (don’t rest for more then 30-45 sec between each rep).

Push-Ups

This will keep your arms, back, and especially chest toned up. Do as many as you can at first, then try and beat that number every night. 

 

 

 

Crunches

Cruches are easy. Do about 4 sets of 50 of these every night. When it gets easy, shoot for more. Just don’t over do it. And remember, crunches build muscle but doesn’t burn fat. So if you want your abs to show, do your share of cardio.

 

 

Lunges

Working out the legs actually aids in everything from muscle gains to weight loss. It sends natural growth hormone throughout the body to get the job done. Alternate legs with every set. When it starts getting easy, add weight by holding barbells in each arm. Don’t have? I’ll bet you’ve got text books!

 

 

Pull Ups

 Everyone knows the regular pull up, but its not always easy to screw a bar into your doorway, let alone it primarily works out your lats which can add width to your frame (great for guys). If you’re a lady though, I suggest putting two chairs together, planting your heals on the floor and doing pull ups for your arms. It strengthens your arms without making you appear bulky.

 

Crab Walking

It may sound ridiculous, but give it a shot. Walking on all fours belly up and trying to move from one end of the room to the next is actually a beating on your core. But almost nothing tightens it up more. Time yourself; the trick is to fine a rhythm!

 

 

Wall-sit

This is an insanely painful way to tighten, strengthen, and tone up your legs. You keep your legs bent 90degrees and don’t. Instead, time yourself to see how long you can keep the position for. Wanna make it harder? Get those textbooks again and throw em on your lap!

 

 

The Plank

Another painful way to rock your core. It’s almost like being in push up position, instead you’re on your elbows rather than your hands. Again, instead of repeating repetitions, you’re going to hold the position for as long as you can. Once you give in, do it again. And like the picture, if you really wanna step it up a notch, switch off raising your legs!

 

Dips

One of the more basic exercises, extend your feet out and onto your heels, then, off the edge of a sturdy chair safely lift yourself up using your tricep muscle. It tones up your arms a lot, and because you’re not lifting more than your own body weight, you wont get too bulky!

 

 

Jump Rope
No exercise would be complete without some fat burning cardio, and since you’re working out in your room, jumping rope is ideal. Everyone knows how to jump rope, and even if its hard at first, just keep at it until you get your rythm down. Your legs get stronger, fat sheds, and arms even shred up!

 

 

Air Boxing

Finally air combat is key. You don’t have to worry about form because you’re not going for a black belt. Just make sure you have enough space and do your best to keep balance. Doing this strengthens your core and is a fun way to shed fat off your entire body. You can even beat the shit out of your friend!… don’t- don’t beat the shit out of your friend.