As the chief operating officer of Seneca Resources in Reston, Virginia, Rob Persiano’s responsibilities include providing day-to-day leadership to further develop company strategies for meeting revenue targets. Outside of the office, Rob Persiano enjoys strength training.

While strength training is usually associated with the gym, you do not need an expensive membership to get started. Strength training at home using only your body weight for resistance will help you get into the habit of working out while also preparing you to hit the gym and start using weights and equipment.

The beauty of bodyweight exercises is that you don’t need equipment to get started. Exercises like pushups, crunches, squats, and lunges provide a good starting point for strengthening your muscles and getting your body used to the shock of strenuous exercise.

If you do not mind spending a bit of money on light equipment, a pull-up bar, resistance bands, kettlebells, and similar small items can also go a long way and expand your workout beyond basic bodyweight exercises.

Eventually, you will reach a point where these simple bodyweight exercises are no longer enough to provide the gains you are looking for. At that point, it is time to either join a gym or invest in heavier and more expensive equipment.