This is that time of year when our regularly scheduled workouts, may get pushed aside, never to be seen again until the New Year. If you have a home fitness routine, you will have no excuse to bag getting some exercise!   Try to include cardio, strength and flexibility into your routine. Establish a home workout routine in case you do not make it to the gym or get in a swim.

 Possible home workouts could include:

• Jumping rope
• Climbing stairs
• Power walking
• Internet 15 minute workouts/top at-home exercises
• Using workout DVDs
• Using a few inexpensive home gym tools

These are my toning tools:

• Dumbbells
• A yoga block and Pilates ring
• Foam roller
• Resistance bands
• Furniture moving men used for sliding
• Massage stick

My home work out routine includes a little stretching, strength training/lifting and usually a fast walk outside or some stairs at my condo for cardio. I also have the above basic home gym tools to keep myself covered-no excuses!