Fit in some fitness amid the holiday hustle

The holidays — high on social and food festivities and low on work and working out — are soon upon us. But, it is essential to exercise not less but, if anything, more, because you probably will consume greater-than-usual amounts of fat and sugar — great fuel for physical exertion.

By :  migrator
Update: 2016-11-28 14:57 GMT
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Instead of finding an excuse, you could use this time to become adept at sneaking in a fitness routine no matter what the challenge. Maybe check out a new class or do body-weight exercises that you can do sans equipment for just a few minutes. So, here are a few anytime/ anywhere body-weight exercises to keep you fit during the festive and holiday season.

Plank: Perform for one minute; 2-4 sets. If you are advanced, lift one leg or open and close the legs while holding the planks for more intensity.

Push-ups: Perform 15 reps; 2-4 sets. This is the perfect upper-body exercise that anyone can do anywhere; intensify by putting feet on a chair or some other elevated surface.  

Squats: Perform 15 reps; 2-4 sets. Do jump squats or box jumps for higher intensity.  

Triceps dips: Perform 15 reps; 2-4 sets. Use a desk chair for this effective upper-arm exercise; elevate your feet to intensify.

Hamstring heel digs: Perform 15 reps; 2-4 sets. While lying on the floor, place your heels on a chair or the edge of a bed and lift the hips toward the ceiling; use one leg at a time to intensify.

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