We are in the midst of a pandemic,with our mental and physical health being severely affected. While it is relatively simpler to consult a therapist via a video call for your mental health, it seems almost impossible to keep in shape without the gymnasiums in our schedules. It seems to be a hard time for everyone but especially the fitness enthusiasts who are now refrained from going to the gyms. Fitness never needs to be compromised and hence we bring easy ways to bring the gym to your home.
Dumbbells And Kettlebell Sets
For all those who are intently focused on muscle building, having sets of dumbbells and kettlebell sets are a must. Building muscle is not a day’s thing, it needs consistency and perseverance. Just because gyms are shut down, does not mean you have to put a halt on your fitness routine. With dumbbells and kettlebells in your home workout space, you are not even going to miss your gym. You can buy weight according to your fitness goals and then set your home workout routine accordingly.
Stability Ball
Exercising while incorporating a stability ball is a requisite for all those who wish to have a good posture. Stability ball is not just helpful in getting you a good posture but also helps you gain back muscle strength. For your home workout space, a toning ball is a must-have equipment. With a stability ball, one can easily do a full body workout in a matter of ten to fifteen minutes. There are numerous easy to do core exercises that you can do using a stability ball. Moreover, the stability ball is one of the easily affordable gym equipment that you can have at home.
Yoga Mat
Get that vibrant yoga mat in your home workout space to keep your motivation for fitness on a high! Without a yoga mat, there is no exercise and warmup. Stretch your body pre-workout as well as post workout to get the best out of your fitness routine. If you are a big fan of yoga or just want to get a bit more flexible then, do have that yoga mat in your workout area at home. You can opt for a yoga mat which has a greater grip on the floor. So choose one which has greater thickness and is designed to be anti-slip.
Read More: Malaika Arora Fitness Routine: Here's How Brick Yoga Helps Her To Stay In Shape
Resistance Bands
Resistance bands go a long way in shaping you up. To exert extra pressure on your muscles, try working out with resistance bands. Since you can’t have all the heavy duty gym equipment at home, you gotta make do with the resistance bands. Resistance bands help boost muscle building. Numerous kinds of resistance bands are available in the market including leg and arm tube resistance bands, loop bands, therapy flat resistance bands, resistance bands with handles and many more. These are extremely helpful to target specific muscle activity especially if you don’t have access to the gym machineries.
Read More: 5 Simple Healthy Habits Worth Adopting If You Are Feeling Too Lazy To Workout
Jumping Rope
You can keep a jumping rope in place for the days you wish to burn those extra calories. Binge eating has become more frequent in the pandemic days. If you happen to have put on a bit of weight because of binge eating, you’re not alone! Well, you don’t have to go stressing about it all through the day. All you need to do is keep a jumping rope in your home workout space. You’ll find it easier to burn calories of all the junk food you ate last weekend. Jumping ropes are extremely inexpensive and are readily available in the market. Workouts will be superfun with a jumping rope, that’s something we can vouch for!
If you wish to share anything about your favourite workout equipment, do let us know by commenting on our Facebook and Instagram page.
Stay tuned to HerZindagi to read more such stories!
Did you like this article ?
Your skin and body like you are unique. While we have taken all measures to ensure that the information provided in this article and on our social media channels is credible and expert verified, we recommend you consult a doctor or your dermatologist before trying a home remedy, quick hack or exercise regime. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at compliant_gro@jagrannewmedia.com