Exercises for Every Day (For a Healthy Lifestyle)
Of course, it is always important to keep in mind that
simply exercising would not lead us to good health, but also proper diet and healthy habits play a key role in keeping us healthy.
The following is a list of a few exercises that we can try
to perform daily, to keep healthy:
1) Lunges
Lunges are one of the easiest
exercises out there. You can do them in the form of walking, or by standing in
the same position. Lunges help strengthen your legs. All you need to do is
- Put your legs shoulder feet apart
- Put your right leg forward and bend it so that it is parallel to the ground. Make sure that your left leg is also bent and is parallel to the ground.
- Now put your left leg forward and repeat the process.
- Do this exercise 3 times, with 10 repetitions in each
2) Pushups
Pushups might seem hard at first,
but you will definitely get a hang of them as you keep doing them. Pushups help
keep your whole body toned.
- Sleep on your stomach and put your arms away from your shoulder, in a bent position, level with your head.
- Your legs should be straight, behind your back
- Try lifting your entire body, with just the help of your hands and toes.
- Go down after that, but make sure you do not touch the ground
- Repeat 30 times, in 3 sets
3) Squats
Squats help burn a lot of
calories and also increase the strength of the lower body and your core. They
are also good for your lower back and hips.
- Stand and keep your legs shoulder feet apart
- Now go down, by bending your knees as if you are going to sit in a chair
- Keep your core tight, and push your hips down
- Go back up
- Repeat 30 times, in 3 sets
4) Standing Dumbbell Presses – Overhead
This exercise is not only good
for your shoulders, but also for most of your body, especially your upper back
and your core. You will need a pair of dumbbells for this – with the weight of your
choice (if you are a beginner, always start with the lowest weight)
- Put your legs shoulder feet apart
- Take the dumbbells in your hands and hold them above your head, with your arms parallel to the ground, and hands at the right angles to it.
- Now lift your hands above your head and keep them straight.
- Return to your original position.
- Repeat 30 times, in 3 sets
5) Burpees
Burpees might seem tough at the
beginning, but they work your entire body out, and are incredibly rewarding as
well.
- Stand with your legs slightly apart.
- Jump, with your hand above your head
- Go down immediately, and get into a push-up position, on the floor
- Jump back up
- Repeat 30 times, in 3 sets
6) Planks
Planks are highly recommended for
everyone, as they help keep your entire body fit.
- Go into a push-up position, only, you put your elbows on the ground, instead of your palms
- Your hands should be in front of you, on either side of your head.
- Raise yourself off the ground, by balancing yourself on your elbows and your toes, and hold the position for at least 30 seconds
- Repeat 3 times
7) Side Planks
Side planks also help the entire
body but are especially good for the core.
- Lie on your right side and put your left leg on top of your right leg, with your right leg on the ground.
- Prop yourself up, on the side, with the help of your right hand and right leg.
- Hold the position for 30 seconds
- Repeat 3 times on each side
8) Glute Bridge
Glute bridges are a highly
recommended exercise, as they greatly help keep our glutes in shape. This
exercise is also one of the easiest exercises that anyone can do.
- Sleep on your back, with your hands at your side.
- Put your legs up, so that your feet are flat on the ground
- Raise your hips up, by squeezing your core, glutes, and hamstrings.
- Hold the position for 1-2 seconds and then return to the original position.
- Repeat 30 times, in 3 sets.
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