Sweat it out
- POSTED ON: 8 May, 2024
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- POSTED BY: Madhuvanti S. Krishnan
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Staying fit and healthy is important in any weather. Though you do need a dose of the sun, you need to stay indoors during the peak hours to avoid problems like sunburn and heat stroke. So, how can you get your daily quote of exercise? Simple, workout indoors. Check out these four. Unravel their images as you read about them.
Mountain climbing
No, you don’t have to go hunting for a hill. This workout can be done on the floor. First, get into a plank position on the floor. This involves lying down on the stomach and raising yourself on your arms. Your weight will be resting on the toes at one end and your arms which will be flat against the floor at the other. Your body will be lifted away from the ground. Keep your stomach and chest muscles tight and try to bring one knee to your chest and take it back again. Repeat with the other knee. Start slowly and increase the speed as you get more comfortable.
Cycling
Yes, it can be done indoors too and is less time-consuming as you don’t need a specific route. Just head to your cycle and your workout can take off with a bang. Cycling improves stamina, increases the heart rate, strengthens your core and calf muscles without taxing them as much as running does. Rain or shine, you can cycle indoors.
Jump squat
Jump squats strengthen your quads and glutes. First, lean forward slightly as you squat. Use your arms to help you rise and jump as high as you can. Cushion your landing with bent legs. Sink into another squat and repeat. Start by doing as many as you can and increase the number as your stamina improves.. Here’s a little tip: aim for the maximum height during every jump.
Lunges
Lunges work your hamstrings, calves, glutes, and quads. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bring your right foot forward and lower your body till your thigh is parallel to the ground and the left knee touches the ground. Hold for at least five seconds. Go back to starting point and repeat with the other side. Do this as many times as you can initially and slowly increase the count.