Working out at home is a great idea if you want to save money plus it can be efficient too if you make up your mind and move away from the couch.
Covid-19 has bought office to home and in the same way, we have no other option than to work out at home. The pandemic has changed a lot of things for us and the best we can do is embrace these new changes and cautiously lead our lives.
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You might have gained a lot of pandemic weight by sitting at home and devoured a lot of comfort food but it is not too late for you to jump on your feet, get rid of your laziness, and switch back to a healthy and active routine.
No one should go more than three days without working out, exercising is an essential part of our life whether you choose to yoga, aerobics, running, jogging, etc.
No matter what your exercise routine is, the ultimate goal of working out is to stay fit but the benefits of it go beyond that you will not only maintain your weight by working out but also keep you happy from the inside, reducing the risk of diseases, furthermore, it also freshens your mind, lightning your mood which is a great benefit for your mental health.
We have made a list of exercises that will help you kick-start a good workout routine:
Knee Pushup
For a beginner performing a pushup can be a bit of a big deal so you can begin with a knee pushup this will help build strength to perform pushups.
- Get your knees straight into a high plank position.
- Maintaining a solid straight-line Cat-Cow your head to your knees.
- Lower yourself to the ground with the help of your elbows.
- Hold the position at a 45° angle, hold the position.
- Push back up and repeat.
Straight-Leg Donkey Kick
Donkey kicks are the most perfect exercise to build your glutes.
- Climb on all fours, with your hands parallel to your shoulders, and your knees with your hips.
- Hold your back straight and extend your right foot back to the invisible wall by maintaining a straight leg.
- Your toes should be pointing to the ground and you should remain flexible throughout the rep.
- Pay attention to your hips, make sure they are square to the flood, and pull your buttocks together.
- Return to the position and repeat the drill.
Bicycle Crunch
- Lay on your back and pull your legs in the tabletop position.
- Keep your back on the mat and bend your elbows bring them to the back of your head.
- Crunch up by bringing your right elbow to your left knees and vice versa.
- Repeat the sets and reps at your convenience.
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Squat
Squats are a prominent way to reduce weight they are one of the most effective core exercises.
- Prop on your knees as if you are sitting on a chair.
- Bring your arms forward parallel to the ground and squat down to a sitting in a chair position.
- Hold the position for a couple of seconds, you can feel the pull in your glutes and pull up.
- Repeat the same and perform at least 15 reps.
V-Up
V-ups are a strength exercise that targets your abdominal muscles and strengthens your core.
- Lie back, with your legs stretched, Rise your shoulders similarly.
- lift your legs and hold them straight as possible, so that you form a V-shape.
- If you find it too difficult start with one leg and the other then together.
