THE LITTLE BIT OF SUN WE'VE HAD IN FEBRUARY IS A WAKE-UP CALL FOR THE SUMMER SEASONS TO COME. SOME MAY FEEL THAT THE PRESSURE IS ON TO GET FIT AND A SUMMER BODY, SO CHECK OUT OUR TIPS:Whether you want to join the gym, go on runs or do home workouts, there are so many ways that you can get fit and ready for the summer this year. Even if you're not bothered about reaching your summer body, staying fit and healthy is just as important, so make sure you spend time on yourself so that you're energised and ready to go. We've put together some of the best exercises that you can do at the gym and at home to suit everyone: DANCINGWhether you want to take choreography seriously or put on your favourite playlist and move around, dancing is a great way to burn those calories in a fun way. It’s something you can do in your spare time without realising it's exercising. When it comes to dancing, you can be an amateur or a professional, there is no right or wrong way of doing it, so make sure you enjoy it and stay fit. PLANKINGPlanking is one of the most effective exercises to not only strengthen your core muscles but also give you an all-round strengthening workout. Here are our top steps to achieve the perfect plank: - Lie on your front and clasp your fists, push your elbows into the side by your ribs, put your forearms on the floor and tuck your toes under. -Push your bodyweight up so that it’s resting on your forearms and feet, in a straight line parallel to the floor. -Squeeze the muscles in your glutes and thighs and push your heels together (this increases the muscle tension in your legs and bottom), and pull up on your pelvic floor. -Check your back and bum aren’t popping up or caving in and that you are making a straight line from heels to head so that your neck is parallel to the floor. squatsDoing squats every day has many benefits to your fitness and overall routine. One of the most notable benefits from squatting is the way it works to strengthen all of your muscles at once, specifically your glutes and legs. From incorporating this exercise into your routine over time, you will find that your lower body becomes more mobile, increasing your flexibility which in turn ensures your joints are kept healthy. Squats are an extremely versatile exercise once you’ve mastered the form, you can challenge yourself by adding resistance bands and body-weights. hiit trainingHIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) involves periods ranging from 30 seconds to three minutes. The overall goal of this exercise is to burn body fat by trying to push yourself to achieve the highest workout rate (an intense burst of quick workout, then a short rest). You can incorporate HIIT workouts with your favourite exercises to create a personalised session, some popular variations include squats, mountain climbers, push ups and jumping jacks. If you are still unsure, there are so many YouTube workouts you can follow, such as ‘The Body Coach’. ELLENOR SPROULFeature Writer for INSYNC-MK
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