Fitness is a growing concern among the millions of overweight people in this country today. But with only 24 hours on the clock, it can be a challenging task to fit a workout regimen somewhere within the 8 hours of work, 6 hours of sleep, 3 hours of meals, 2 hours of house chores, 2 hours of helping the kids do their homework, 2 hours of getting stuck in traffic and 1 hour of leisure time to ourselves. Obviously, there isn't going to be time for a workout unless you take an hour here and a few minutes there in your already cramped schedule. Going to the gym from home or work is getting to be such a challenge that most don't even bother to start with a fitness program.

If this situation describes you, then engaging in a home fitness program can be your best bet. Home fitness programs are offered by a variety of gyms and online fitness clubs to meet the fast growing demand for workouts that busy individuals can actually follow and do at home. Step-by-step instructional guides, videos and meal plans make a home fitness program "doable" even without a trainer on-hand to help.

One of the coolest advantages of home fitness programs is that it develops a singular determination on the part of the individual to actually change his or her life for the better. There's no one else in the room but you and the instructional guide. No one else can gauge your success except you alone. You are accountable to no one but yourself if you don't do a routine just because you feel lazy. For most individuals, this sense of self-responsibility is a far stronger motivation than the sight of other sweaty bodies or the pep talk of a coach in a gym setting.

Home fitness programs are also developed by those who have already made a name for themselves in the industry. They've studied, practiced and literally breathed fitness ever since the moment they became aware of the importance of exercise to the human body. And you stand to benefit from what they know in that home fitness program. Of course, if you're unsure of the reputation of a particular workout you plan on buying, do a little detective work by looking up blogs or reviews in various forums over the net.

Finally, nothing beats home fitness programs if only for the comfort it gives. Working out at home is not only convenient, it saves you time (which is a precious commodity in your hectic lifestyle), money on gas and other incidental expenses on the gym and gives you unparalleled comfort. You can always re-do certain moves if you're doing it wrongly (and most programs guide you through the movements and points out potential errors that beginners usually do). You can choose your own music and won't even have to worry if your workout clothes aren't new. Plus, you know you're using your own equipment (if they're needed) and won't have to worry about contracting some sort of virus or bacteria which you can bring home to your kids.

The list could go on and on about the cool advantages of home fitness programs, but those given above are the main reasons why individuals decide to go on one. Yes, there are only 24 hours in a clock, but with home fitness programs, squeezing in some time for exercise should not really create much of a stir in your already predetermined schedule.