Our correspondent tells you how to reduce flab without stepping out of your home, and how much it will cost you
NEED to lose weight, but your lifestyle doesn’t allow you to hit the gym on a regular basis? Odd work hours, long hours in front of the computer and an irregular diet making you put on weight? Now there are options that will help you get in shape without forcing you to reorganise your busy and all-important work schedule or, for that matter, leave the comfort of your home.

A healthy lifestyle has gradually gone beyond the reach of most of us. Sometimes there is no time, or a proper park or gymnasium in the neighbourhood and even basic exercises like walking, cycling and swimming seem difficult. In such a scenario,lifestylecan prove to be of great help.

However, be warned: this is rocket science. Expert opinion and professional help must be taken before you set up a home gym. It is best to consult a doctor who will tell you your endurance limits and whether you should avoid any type of exercise.
The whole idea of setting up a gym in your home is that it meets all your requirements, but you are not equipped to gauge and understand what these requirements are.

In an ideal situation, all beginners must seek the advice of trained professionals because all exercise might not give you the end result you want.
So you will probably need a personal trainer — at least to begin with.

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