Staying indoors has never been more imperative. It is not only our social duty as an individual but also mandatory considering government-imposed travel restrictions and localised lockdowns. People no longer have the freedom to visit the gym or indulge in morning/evening walks in the park. However, it is extremely important to maintain a healthy body, mind and immunity.
Keeping in mind the current limitations and unavailability of gym-equipment, people can indulge in exercises like dance workouts, meditation, yoga, Pilates, etc. that are both convenient and extremely efficient in maintaining a fit body and mind.
You can practice exercises like jumping jacks, push-ups, squats, lunges, etc in different permutations and combinations to get the most of your workouts. It is essential to have a balanced diet while engaging in these strenuous exercises to avoid fatigue or overtly exerting your body.
No-Equipment Full-Body Exercising Tips
Here are few tips you must to stay fit if you are away from any exercising equipment:
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Push-ups can be done in various different ways to make it more exciting 1. Jumping Jacks Or High Knees
Either of these movements are very good cardio choices to add into your daily routine or even just by themselves as a warm-up exercise for every day. These exercises engage your core and strengthen the muscles in your legs, gets your heart rate up and improves coordination and flexibility. If you have a history of joint issues or muscle injuries, consult a doctor before beginning the routine.
2. Push-Ups
Push ups are one of the best and most effective upper body strengthening and toning exercises for arms, chest and shoulders. These can be done in a lot of different ways to make your workout more fun and challenging. Once you have mastered the standard push up you can try more challenging styles like One-Armed Push Up, Knuckle Push-Up, Clap Push-Up or an Elevated Push-Up.
Squats are super effective exercises for lower body strenthening3. Squats And Lunges
Two of the most effective lower body exercises for strengthening and toning of the thighs are hamstrings and glutes. Squats and lunges can be done in numerous ways to get rid of the monotonous training routines, like jump squats and one-legged squats.
4. Burpees
A complete body exercise, Burpees work not only on the strength but also on the cardio and endurance of the body. Burpees help you to burn fat and to rev up your metabolism. They are your best option to get in shape quickly whether you are training for a marathon, hiking or just to look good!
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To build abs and have a good body posture, sit-ups are very important5. Sit-Ups, V-Ups, Planks, Leg Raises
You can have a complete core workout with these 4 movements. These exercises involve your abdominal muscles and work on your core. They are a great option for a good posture as well as to help you get those 6 pack abs and flat mid-section you have always wanted.
About the author: Deepesh Bhatt, also known as Shivoham, is a celebrity trainer and expert on Tata Sky Fitness. He has worked with Aamir Khan for his muscular look in Dhoom 3 and Sonakshi Sinha for Dabangg. He has also trained celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandes and Abhishek Bachchan.
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