best at home exercises?

[lovebexs]

hey guys :]
what are the best at home exercises? i don't have any equipment except a small stepper, which i use a lot, but doesn't really do much :[ anything that burns a lot of cals and can be done either at home, or without a gym would be great!

i already walk about 4 miles a day and i always take the stairs, but i'm looking to do some more, so any tips or exercises would be much appreciated :] xx

[Vision Thing]

You can look up on youtube or any other sites posted around here for some relatively easy stretches and balances. Do you have some hand held weights or something, that helps. And a mat on the floor makes it quieter :)
The best thing is to switch exercises every day or every few days because otherwise your muscles get used to the same activity and don't have that same 'burn'.

[Salty23]

Just found this..I'm going to give it a shot...


Tired of the treadmill? Tone up with a dancing workout that'll target key
trouble spots like your abs and thighs--all while burning anywhere from 300
to 400 calories per hour (or more, depending on the tempo). The best part:
While classes are available at many gyms and dance studios, you can get
your groove on with a home workout right in your own living room.

To get you started, we asked Jaana Kunitz, celebrity trainer, former North
American Showdance Champion and co-creator of the Core Rhythms
exercise program, to break down her five top dances. So pull up your iTunes,
throw on some spandex and get ready for a dance workout that'll put your old
aerobics routine to shame.

Dance #1: Salsa
Named for the Spanish word for sauce, this fast, spicy dance style is known
for being both sultry and playful. Tip: Wear a skirt to accentuate the
back-and-forth hip movements-it'll help you keep rhythm so you get the most
out of this core workout.
What it works: obliques
What to wear: Dancing heels or flats, dance skirt, fitted tank
Starter step:
1.) Stand facing forward with your feet together, holding your arms just
above waist level.
2.) Keeping your knees loose, rock your weight to the ball of your left foot.
3.) Return left foot to center, then do the same with your right foot and keep
repeating.

Dance #2: Hip Hop
Now's your chance to test your skills--and get a killer dancing workout while
you're at it. This urban dance style is all about bold, powerful muscle
movements that tone all over, making it a worthwhile addition to your home
workout routine.
What it works: glutes
What to wear: Tennis or aerobic sneakers, loose pants, fitted tank or sports
bra, open hoodie.
Starter step:
1.) Stand with your hip-width apart, facing forward.
2.) Move your right foot out to the side until you're in a squatting position. As
your knees bend, lift your arms up in front of your chest.
3.) Pop up out of squatting position, placing most of your weight on your right
foot. Move your arms from your chest down to your waist as though you were
doing a tricep pull-down.
4.) Repeat for left foot and continue back and forth.

Dance #3: Samba
Slower than the salsa, this Brazilian dance is all about the hip motion--making
it an effective core workout. More good news: It also involves moving your
arms to the side and above your head, giving it twice the toning power.
What it works: abs
What to wear: Dancing heels or flats, leggings, dance skirt, fitted tank
Starter step:
1.) Stand with your feet facing forward and your arms out to your sides or
loosely above your head.
2.) Step to the side with your right foot while tilting your pelvis under (like a
slight stomach crunch).
3.) Drag your left foot toward your right and move your right foot out again,
repeating four times (think of it this way: right, right, right, right-then left, left,
left, left).

Dance #4: Swing
Take your home workout up a notch with this fast-paced, upbeat dance style
that'll have you doing the jive and jitterbug in no time. The focus here is on
quick, controlled foot movements full of bounce, which will have you feeling
the burn in no time.
What it works: hamstrings
What to wear: Tennis or aerobic sneakers, tights, short skirt, fitted top
Starter step:
1.) Stand facing forward with your weight shifted onto your right foot and
your right hip out.
2.) In one motion, toss all of your weight onto the ball of your left foot.
3.) Rock your left hip out, moving your arms at your sides in synch with your
feet.
4.) Repeat for eight counts (one step on each count).

Dance #5: Paso Doble
Paso Doble, which literally translates to "two-step," is a Spanish-style dance
modeled after a bullfight (the woman in the dance represents the
bullfighter's cape). This dancing workout is marked by sharp, quick
movements and should be done with your chin up and chest out.
What it works: legs
What to wear: Dancing heels or flats, full skirt, fitted tank
Starter step:
1.) Stand tall and lunge forward with your left foot, twisting your torso to the
left.
2.) Holding the sides of your skirt with your hands, twist your torso to the
right, moving your arms with you.
3.) Bring your left leg back in a reverse lunge position so it's behind you,
twisting your torso to the left, and then tap your left foot.
4.) Repeat with right leg.

[LRyder]

I love skipping! I do it all the time. its easier too.