Staying slim is not as hard as people make it seem. In fact, many studies show that exercising for just 20 minutes a day is the key to long-term weight loss. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can exercise in your home without hitting the gym! Here are ten ideas on how to stay slim:

1) Jump Rope

This exercise is a great way to get your heart pumping. It’s also a low-impact exercise, meaning it won’t strain your joints. Plus, you don’t need much space to get a great workout. You can even take it with you!

2) Yoga

Yoga is a great way to keep your whole body fit and toned, both physically and mentally. It’s super relaxing at the same time and helps burn calories, too! By the end of the workout, you’ll be so sweaty that there’s no way anyone will be able to tell you’re skinny.

3) Body Weight Routine

Body weight exercises are really easy to do. You can do them anywhere, and they burn tons of calories. Just make sure you don’t pick the dumbbells that are on the ground or any other object for that matter. That’s a good way to hurt your back—and it won’t look great on you!

4) Dancing!

You’ll burn more than 100 calories per half hour with just a little dancing, and let’s be honest, dancing is so much fun! The best part? Dancing is for everyone! Whether you’re good at it or not, your body still burns tons of calories getting your body moving like that. Plus, it’s a great stress reliever and you’ll have so much fun. Definitely give it a try!

5) Lifting Weights

Lifting weights is actually the best way to stay slim. You’ll not only lose weight, but tone and strengthen your muscles as well! Best of all, you don’t even need any fancy equipment. Just grab some cans or water bottles and give them a squeeze or two…or three. It’s that easy! You can also use milk jugs for an even better workout.