Lockdown Fitness: Parvati Nair
Many have made new lifestyle choices after the lockdown and one among them is fitness. In this celeb fitness series, we share the fitness secrets of your favourite actors
By : migrator
Update: 2020-05-19 18:46 GMT
Chennai
WALKING COMBINED WITH JOGGING
- Be it on the treadmill or just walking in a limited space, start and end walk at an easy pace. Do not rush.
- To achieve tangible benefits, walk for 30 minutes daily.
Benefits: Improves fitness, cardiac health, work on muscles and joints, boosts metabolism, improves balance
DUMBELLS WORKOUTS
- If you are a beginner, go for singlearm rows, lateral raises and hammer curls. Repeat this for 10-15 times.
- If you have stability balls at home, you can do chest presses by balancing on the ball.
- Even if you are watching TV, you can do dumbbell exercises. Benefits: Build upper torso, strengthen arms and shoulders, improves posture
PLANKS
- Side plank is one of the best core exercises for the abs -- start on one side with your feet together and one forearm below your shoulder. Raise your hips until your body is in a straight line from head to feet. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds without letting your hips drop. Repeat the same on the other side.
- Elbow plank - Place your elbows directly beneath your shoulders and forearms firmly on the ground. Feet should be hip-width apart. Now, tighten your abs and raise your hips into the air.
Benefits: Boosts metabolism, improves posture and balance, enhance bone and joint health
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