Lockdown Fitness: Parvati Nair

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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