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Need some alternative cardio type exercise in a relatively small flat

SpookyPockets
SpookyPockets Posts: 33 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I generally walk to school every day and find that it really helps me just feel a lot better. The problem is I don't feel as good on days where I'm not doing that and I don't really know any other ways to get more of that cardio type exercise in since I can't afford to go to the gym right now and I am in a pretty small flat? I used to walk a lot without any real destination but when you're short on time it can be difficult since it's not very intense. Does anyone have any suggestions or has dealt with similar?

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    C25k
  • JessAndreia
    JessAndreia Posts: 540 Member
    Do you have space to jump rope? Burpees? Running in place with high knees?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcN37TxBE_s
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    Zumba videos
    Climb stairs
    Run
    Calisthenics
    Yoga
    Hula hooping
    Get a bike
  • Running2Fit
    Running2Fit Posts: 702 Member
    There are a lot of cardio workout videos on YouTube. Almost all of them you can do in a small space. I like Fitness Blender and Pop Sugar Fitness.
  • SpookyPockets
    SpookyPockets Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll have a look at those channels. I'm a little worried as I'm on the second floor, I don't want to be jumping around so much and make my neighbours mad but I'll have to see how possible it is
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    edited January 2019
    Use the stairs in your building.

    https://youtu.be/VlA9ReTdjFs
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,770 Member
    If you don't want to be disturbing your neighbors, try a low impact exercise like Leslie Sansome's videos. Just dancing can be good as well.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
    spiriteagle99 wrote: »
    If you don't want to be disturbing your neighbors, try a low impact exercise like Leslie Sansome's videos. Just dancing can be good as well.

    This... I like Leslie's videos
  • emmamcgarity
    emmamcgarity Posts: 1,594 Member
    Leslie is great
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    SpookyPockets wrote: »
    I generally walk to school every day and find that it really helps me just feel a lot better. The problem is I don't feel as good on days where I'm not doing that and I don't really know any other ways to get more of that cardio type exercise in since I can't afford to go to the gym right now and I am in a pretty small flat? I used to walk a lot without any real destination but when you're short on time it can be difficult since it's not very intense. Does anyone have any suggestions or has dealt with similar?

    I bet part of what makes you feel better is the exercise, and part of it is being outdoors. So I'd try to find other things to do outside. I know for me going for a walk helps me feel better too and part of it is just being under the sky instead of inside a small area. Can you get or borrow a bike? Go for a run?
  • SpookyPockets
    SpookyPockets Posts: 33 Member
    spiriteagle99 wrote: »
    If you don't want to be disturbing your neighbors, try a low impact exercise like Leslie Sansome's videos. Just dancing can be good as well.

    I'll take a look thanks!
  • SpookyPockets
    SpookyPockets Posts: 33 Member
    NorthCascades wrote: »
    SpookyPockets wrote: »
    I generally walk to school every day and find that it really helps me just feel a lot better. The problem is I don't feel as good on days where I'm not doing that and I don't really know any other ways to get more of that cardio type exercise in since I can't afford to go to the gym right now and I am in a pretty small flat? I used to walk a lot without any real destination but when you're short on time it can be difficult since it's not very intense. Does anyone have any suggestions or has dealt with similar?

    I bet part of what makes you feel better is the exercise, and part of it is being outdoors. So I'd try to find other things to do outside. I know for me going for a walk helps me feel better too and part of it is just being under the sky instead of inside a small area. Can you get or borrow a bike? Go for a run?

    I think being outside is part of it but I just feel a lot calmer and less anxious when I've moved around and done some exercise for the day
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