Don’t let your fitness routine dry out in monsoon

Some quick and easy steps like working out indoors or getting a few simple exercising devices can do the trick for you, say experts. Reebok Master Trainer Gagan Arora and Meenakshi Subramaniyam, coach at HealthifyMe.com give these simple tips to keep in mind during rainy days. 

The body is waterproof so do not fret to take those extra laps in the rain. An outdoor workout keeps the body metabolism going and helps you stay fit and energized. 

If heading out in the rain is not your cup of tea, workout indoors. Pack in a short 30 - 40 minutes schedule that includes a mix of squats, push-ups, planks. Apart from homemade food, add seasonal fruits and vegetables along with lean meat and legumes to your diet.

Wear bright coloured speed wick or active chill fitness gear and socks as they will keep you cool during humidity, dry quickly and reduce the chances of chaffing. 

Add vitamins to your diet to keep infections at bay and maintain your energy levels. Get enough rest, stay indoors and relax if not feeling well. 

Stick to the same time plan for workout sessions at home. Make sure the session is 45 minutes at least. Start with simple stretching exercises to warm-up followed by five minutes spot jogging. Follow it up with 15 minutes of rigorous cardio to get the heart beat up and start the fat burning process. One can opt for skipping, stair climbing, hopping, jumping jacks etc. To strengthen body muscles, do a combination of 20 squats + 20 lunges (each leg) + 20 pushups. You repeat this set 2-4 times as per your capacity. 

Get a few simple exercising devices like dumbells, skipping rope, resistance tubes, etc at home and try hardcore floor exercises like planks, crunches and leg raises. Start with a plank position for 30 seconds and repeat it again. Then lie down on your back and do 20 crunches + 20 reverse crunches + 20 alternate leg raises. Repeat this set 2 times.

Select an airy spot in your house practice simple asanas to keep yourself fit. Yoga also helps reduce respiratory problems that are very common during the monsoon season. 

Dance workouts are a fun and flexible indoor  monsoon workout.