Many people try to stay fit by going to the gym regularly. Others invest in equipment and convert their spare room into a home gym. But these options don't work for everyone, especially for those who have a very busy lifestyle or a family to take care of.

Here are 6 easy workouts you can do from the comfort of your home. The great thing is that they barely require any equipment or gym experience!

Crunches

Want to turn that beer belly into a healthy set of abs? Crunching is definitely the way to go!

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent in the air at a 90-degree angle. Place your hands on either side of your head. Lift your shoulders a few inches off the floor, then lower them back every few seconds, keeping your lower back in contact with the ground at all times.

Lower back curl

This exercise will work wonders for all your back muscles. This is why the lower back curl is ideal to alleviate back pain resulting from spending hours at your desk.

Lie face down with your arms by your sides (palms on the ground) and slowly raise your chest. As you're moving, always keep your arms down and your head up. Try to reach the highest point you can without straining, then lower yourself back down.

Deep lunge step up

Find a stool, or any other low and sturdy piece of furniture you can use as a step-up.

Start by placing one leg on the step. Bend the other leg so that your knee is almost touching the ground. Then, step up by bringing your lower leg up to the height of your hip. Repeat several times then swap legs.

Chest stretch

All you need for this workout is a resistance band. If you don't already have one you should be able to get one from most sports or gym shops.

Hold one end of the band in each arm. Stretch your arms out in front of you and widen them as far apart as you can. As you do this, you'll feel the band tightening. This should help you build more core strength and stretch the muscles in the top half of your body.

Toe touch

Heads, shoulders, knees and (of course) toes. As the rhyme goes, toes are often ignored in fitness routines. But the toe touch is a great way to activate most of the muscles in your body - arms, shoulders, back, chest and legs.

Unlike what's being attempted above, to do the toe touch you need to lie down on the ground, with your legs raised in the air at a 90-degree angle. Then raise your hands above your head and reach upwards as far as you can, trying to touch your toes.

Planking

No, this isn't the internet craze that swept the world a couple of years ago. Planking involves taking a press-up position, but resting on your forearms rather than on your hands.

Whenever you plank, make sure your back is straight. As a result, you will feel tension in your abs and glutes, which means that you're working your core area without risking injury.

You can even try to do a side plank, which is excellent for the lower back muscles and the overall health of the spine.

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