Simple Work Out .

If you are the type of person who wants to live a healthier lifestyle but doesn't know where to start, read on.

A lot of people have the misconception that the only way to exercise is to join a health club or go to a gym. Fact is you can do a complete workout almost anywhere. All you need are a few resistance bands and a great attitude to get going. There's no gym membership required.

Resistance band exercises are widely used by health and fitness professionals for general strength-building and conditioning as well as aiding in rehabilitation.

Resistance bands are ideal for home exercise programs and can be easily incorporated into a circuit training format. This will also help with cardiovascular conditioning. Because resistance bands are so compact and lightweight, they can be used while away from home.

Resistance bands come in a variety of strengths that correspond with their color. You should be able to find the right one for your needs.

Everyone needs oxygen, food and sleep; you also need vigorous exercise to maintain physical and mental health. Physical fitness can be considered the cheapest form of preventive medicine. Even by using resistance band exercises for six to eight weeks, you will begin to see positive changes. So let's get up and get moving. Happy workouts!

Bent over rows
Place the band under one foot. Take a giant step back with the opposite foot. Bend over while keeping your back flat. Stop at a 45-degree angle. Pull the resistance band up toward your waist while keeping your elbows close to your sides. Squeeze your shoulder blades together when performing this movement. Repeat for 12 reps.

Lat pulldown
Begin with arms straight up overhead, holding the band in the middle. Adjust closer or wider for proper resistance. Contract your back and pull band out while bringing the band down in front of your chest. Elbows should be by your ribs. Repeat for 12 reps.

Overhead press
Stand on the band with both feet, handles in both hands. Begin with arms bent to look like a "goal post," wrist straight and abs in. Straighten arms over head. Repeat for 12 reps.

Chest press
Wrap the band around an object behind you at chest level. Begin with elbows bent to 90 degrees, forearms parallel to the floor. Keep the right arm still and press the left arm out. Repeat for the right arm. Alternate between right and left for 12 reps each side.

Tricep extension
Hold the band in both hands at shoulder level with your right arm bent so it is in front of your chest, left arm straight out. Now extend the right arm to match the position of your left arm. Repeat 12 times with right, and then reverse for the left arm.

Bicep curl
Stand on the band with handles in your hands, arms at your sides. Keep abs in and knees slightly bent, curl palms toward your shoulders. Repeat for 12 reps. You can widen your feet for more resistance.

Resisted pushups
Begin on knees or toes and wrap the band over your back, hold onto the ends with both hands flat on the floor. You can adjust the band for more tension. Do pushup for 12 reps.

Squats
Stand on the band with your feet set shoulder-width apart. Keep tension on the band by holding a half bicep curl. Lower into a squat while keeping your knees behind toes and pulling on the band to add tension. Repeat for 12 reps.