With the second wave hitting us hard and yet another lockdown imposed, we are stuck at home and advised to take care of ourselves because the best care during this time is
‘Self-Care’.
While going back to the gym looks like a distant dream, we must ensure our physical wellbeing at home. This is also a great time to transform your body and achieve desired goals.

 

Here are six activities that can help you make your way during this pandemic to stay fit being indoors:

 

 1.  SKIPPING ROPE

Jumping rope everyday can help you to increase concentration, improve coordination, increase stamina and get rid of fatigue and also increase body flexibility.
Note: You can start with about 30 seconds of consecutive jumping (50 repetitions) but limit yourself to three or four sets until you are certain your body can handle it.

 

2. MEDITATION

During this pandemic, people don’t have stable mental peace which is very harmful for the functioning of the body and brain. You should do meditation for 15 minutes every day preferably in the morning and if not then whenever you get time, it is vital in order to have a stable and balanced mind. It also helps to manage your stress, focus on the present and increase patience and tolerance.

 

3. SQUATS

Position your feet between the hip, shoulder width apart. Turn your toes out as needed to accommodate flexibility through the movement. Keep your chest tall, look ahead and slightly up. Be sure your knees are tracking in line with your toes. Squat as deep as your flexibility allows. Squats help in strengthening your core, reduce the risk of injury, burn calories.

 

4. PLANK

Many people utilize sloppy, weak planks that make it rather easy to endure a one, two or even five-minute hold. If your shoulders fatigue before your core muscles, it’s a sign your plank is lame. It helps to improve body flexibility, reduce belly, makes the core tight, reduces backache and improves metabolism.

 

5. WALK OUT

It’s an excellent way to work out your core and hit the abs especially hard. Your shoulders and upper torso don’t escape either, and it also stretches out your legs, glutes and lower back. This is a fairly advanced exercise, so if you can’t hold a regular plank for one minute, aim to hit that target first.

 

6. BURPEES

The goodness of burpees extends to all parts of the body. Burpees are difficult. So start with a simple non-pushup variation of burpees and do just a few.

Burpees will-

  • Burn calories quickly.
  • Tone your arms, chest, tummy and legs.
  • Strengthen the lungs.
  • Increase endurance.

 

 

Stay home at all times, eat healthily and exercise. We will emerge from the crisis as stronger individuals.