Feel too lazy to get out of bed and do exercises? I am sure this is the case with most of us. It is difficult to compromise on the few sweet hours of sleep to keep us going the whole busy day that awaits us. Despite knowing that NOT exercising will lead to the unavoidable transformation from FIT to FAT, we are not doing much about overcoming this unhealthy habit. So what can we do about it! How about getting into your favorite pair of jeans once again! Or maybe, go for that adventurous mountain trek with your friends over the weekend! Is it practically possible to shed those extra pounds without all the pain of waking up early, getting into the gym gear, put those sneakers on, and go for your daily regime? Do NOT worry.
These exercises from the comfort of your cozy beds can help you stay fit and still help you reduce some inches.
- Leg circles – Raise both the legs to about 45° while lying on your back, and make circles with your feet without bending your knees. Ten circles clockwise and ten circles anti-clockwise. This makes one set. Relax and repeat it 5 times.
- Ankle rolls – While lying on your back, raise one leg to 45° and rotate (roll) your ankles—ten rolls clockwise and then anti-clockwise. Relax and repeat 5 times.
- Half-bridging – In a lying position, keep your knees flexed with your feet flat on the bed and try to raise your hips with arms resting on the sides. Hold this position for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat 5 times.
- Side-lying leg raises – In a side-lying position, raise one leg, hold for 10 seconds and relax. Repeat 5 times for each leg.
- Leg drop – Lie on your back. Raise both legs to 90° with arms at the sides. Slowly drop your legs to 45°. Hold for 10 seconds, then go back to the starting position. Do 5 sets of 10 repetitions.
- X-plank – Lie down on your stomach, raise your body with elbows directly under your shoulders. Spread legs wide and lift the body up on toes. Contract your abdominal muscles, hold your body as stable as possible for 10 seconds, then relax. Repeat 5 times.
- Bicycle crunches – Lie on your back with your knee bent, feet on the bed, and hands behind your head. Move left elbow and right knee towards each other while straightening the left leg and do the same on the opposite side. Repeat 30 times.
- Jack split – Lie on your back with thumbs interlocked. Lift arms and legs up and out to form a “V.” Come back to starting position and do 10 reps.
These exercises will surely help you achieve similar goals that gym-goers dream of, all in the comfort of your home.
