Exercising is a task for most of us, but the good news is that you don't have to spend hours at the gym attached to some elaborate, beeping hunk of metal. Exercises are meant to burn calories & help you lose weight & it can be made interesting using these 5 new & simple ways. You can perform these every day easily & believe me they will not only make you fit but also relax your mind & improve your daily productivity!

LETS TAKE THE STAIRS!!

Most of us go out of our way to avoid stairs but using them as part of our exercise routine is a great way to lose weight. It can be quickly done with other exercises like walking, skipping & weight training to maximize results!

• Improves our fitness level

• Tones & strengthens the legs, tummy & buttocks

• Can be done by almost anyone, regardless of fitness level

• As it is a weight-bearing activity, it helps build bone strength

• Low impact & safe for thick knees

• Climb the stairs to burn up to 150 calories in 15 mins

• Running up the stairs can burn up to 150 calories in 10 mins

So next time leave the lift & take the stairs!

DANCE THOSE POUNDS AWAY:

Dancing is one of the most refreshing exercises you can do to lose weight. It not only helps you lose weight but also elevates mood & makes you feel relaxed & fresher. You can put on some music of your choice & start dancing on the beats with full energy!

• Start with a 5-minute warm-up & end with a 5-minute cool-down, continue for 30 minutes, 4-5 times a week.

• Strive for at least 20 minutes of time with an accelerated heart-rate for 4-5 days a week & burn 150 kcal.

Dance forms like Zumba, Bachata are now widely in practice to maintain fitness & lose weight, making it a better option as compared to the traditional way of exercising.

PILATES:

Pilates is a physical fitness regimen developed by Joseph Pilates, in the early 20th century. It involves Centering- which refers to the powerhouse of your body, the abdomen, lower & upper back, hips, buttocks & inner thighs since all movements begin from here.

• The regimen of Pilates is based on six principles: concentration, control, centering, flow, breathing & precision.

• It builds endurance in the legs, abdomen, arms, hips & the back. The idea of Pilates is based on muscle control so that you are in control of your body & not the other way around.

• A 30-minute session of Pilates can burn up to 200 Kal. Pilates was practiced widely in the western countries & is now gaining popularity in India as well. So, if you are bored of trying the traditional forms of exercise, try PILATES.

JUMPING ROPE:

Jumping Rope? I know what some of you are thinking right now – but trust me it's not just for kids!

There are only a few people that are aware of jumping rope as an amazing exercise. It improves your heart health, tones your calf muscles & gives an overall exercise to the body. The medium impact of jumping rope increases bone density & isn’t as hard on your joints as running because the effect of each jump is absorbed by both the legs.

• Gives agility & quickness to an individual

• Does not involve any equipment & is easily portable

• Jumping at a very moderate pace burns 10-16 calories per minute

• Work your jump rope exercise into three 10-minute rounds & burn 480 calories in half an hour!

BE A SPORT!

Sports in any form be it football, volleyball, basketball or tennis are very engaging & make you feel lively. Most of the sports are generally played with others so that it helps to keep us motivated & helps build team spirit. This allows us to focus on other goals than just losing weight & being fit.

• Any sports activity can help you burn calories & improve endurance.

• It improves the circulation of blood to keep your heart healthy & strong.

• Sports activities like football, basketball or single tennis can burn up to 150 calories in 17 minutes, & Volleyball can burn up to 150 kcal in 31 minutes. 

DISCLAIMER:

It is of utmost importance that we contact our physician before starting any form of physical activity for the first time. Those individuals having back pain, orthopedic issues or any other health- related comorbidities are advised to take appropriate care before doing any of these activities.