Moving your workout from the gym to your living room poses a few challenges. If you're used to spending your active time with high-end equipment and a trainer or instructor, it's easy to feel tempted to repeat your same routine or class at home.
However, without the proper supervision or machinery, certain exercises that often feel fine in the gym can become dangerous when you're alone in your own apartment. Luckily, there are plenty of safe workouts you can do at home that will still help you break a sweat — without pulling a muscle.
These tips are especially important if you're dealing with sensitivity or injuries anywhere. Working out is supposed to make you feel strong and healthy, not damage your joints and leave you feeling like a limp noodle. The most common ailments are back, knee and shoulder-related. If you find an exercise is hurting you in one of those spots a little too much for your liking, it's always best to stop right away and find an alternative no matter where you are.
Obviously, if you are an instructor, elite athlete or highly experienced practitioner with an understanding of proper form and an independent comfort level, you may be able to take on higher-intensity exercises at home. But for the average student who wants to stay in shape at home, here are a few moves to avoid — and what to do instead.
