Monday, December 26, 2011

Exercises That You Can Do Inside in the Winter


Health is just something that should not be neglected at any time of the year, no matter what the reason. Yet, when the winter weather hits, the most horrible bits of the weather may mandate that you remain indoors and thus outdoor activity will be limited.


Five Wintertime Exercises That Can Be Done Indoors

The fact does in fact remain that there are exercises to be done indoors, with the snow is down. On those dismal days when you have nothing else better to do, there are far worse options than performing these exercises.

1. Weight Lifting

You do not have to be a weight lifting professional to use them. Even a small set of weights of around 3 to 5 pounds and curls will keep an individual fitter than most during the winter months.

2. Stationary Bicycle

Riding a bicycle can be a good form of exercise. If a person has some money to burn, then riding a stationary bicycle for approximately thirty to forty five minutes per day can be far from one of the worst things that you can do. The bike can be adjusted as well to allow for you to pump those legs harder but it is not recommended that you stress yourself too much at once.

3. Sit Ups

Ten sets of ten sit ups a day can really keep those abs toned and that belly down. Some people tend to do more sit ups but you want to keep the sit ups to a reasonable amount. Especially given the fact that doing too many sit ups at once could cause some painful strain. It is best with sit ups to work yourself up.

4. Wall Squats

Wall squats are another exercise that can be helpful but a slow start might be required so to not strain your leg muscles. Wall squats really do in fact help out, all you need is a wall, which most people tend to have available in their homes.

5. Walking

Many people walk outside, but who is to stop you from walking around the perimeter of your house as often as necessary, indoors. There is absolutely nothing stopping you of course. If you have stairs inside your home (and most homes tend to), then do walk up and down the stairs.

The winter is coming but there is no reason to stall the level of activity that you’ll need to live a healthy lifestyle. 

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