How Can Some Indoor Exercises For Monsoon Help You Stay Fit?

The cozy monsoon weather is an open invitation to laze around and gorge on fried snacks. So, is this season getting in your way of pursuing your fitness goals? Here is how you can have a #HealthyMonsoonWithActivLiving.

What you need to know:

• Indoor workouts to stay fit during monsoons

While the rains bring in the sense of comfort from the harrowing summers, they might also impact your body functions, making you lethargic. Don’t let anything get in the way of your fitness. If you cannot hit the gym, make the most of your surroundings and equipment at home. For instance, the stairs in your building are a superb exercise device. Climbing up and down the stairs can make for a great lower body exercise. If you work out regularly, you can even create a mini gym at home with some basic equipment, including skipping ropes, Bosu ball, resistance bands, kettlebells, and dumbbells. You won’t believe it, but household chores such as cleaning, sweeping, and washing can also help you stay fit.

Indoor workouts to stay fit during monsoons

Here are some indoor workouts you can do during the monsoon season to stay on top of your fitness game:

• Burpees – This is one of the best indoor workouts for fat loss and cardio training. Lie flat on the ground, stack your hands under your shoulders and get into a push-up position. Do the push-up, jump into a squat position, and jump. There can be many variations of this exercise. You can choose to do a star jump or a jumping jack and then repeat the whole exercise. You can start with a set of 10 and gradually increase the reps.
• Push-ups – This is one of the most effective workouts that increases strength by engaging your core. Get into a plank position with hands placed directly under your shoulders. Lower your body till the chest almost touches the ground. Keep your back straight. Exhale as you push back to the starting position.

• Squats – This indoor workout focuses on the lower body. It strengthens the legs and hip muscles. Stand with your feet wider than hip-width apart. Keep your spine straight and point your toes slightly outwards. Squat until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Ensure that your knees do not extend past your toes and your back is not arched.
• Lunges – Walking lunges strengthen your quads, thighs, glutes, and hamstrings. Stand straight with your legs hip-width apart. Place your hands on your hips and keep your spine straight throughout the exercise. Position one leg in front of the other with your knee bent and the foot planted firmly on the floor. Repeat the same on the other leg while moving forward.

• Dance – You can also try out Zumba, which exercises your whole body. Make a playlist with high-energy songs and dance your heart out as it is a great form of cardio.
• Yoga – Apart from strength training, you can work on your flexibility by practicing yoga. This spiritual form of exercise helps connect your body, mind, and spirit. Mindfulness meditation, Surya Namaskar, and pranayama are some of the best forms of yoga for a healthy life.

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