Best tips to stay fit and lose weight in this Work From Home season

The first step to quarantine fitness is to bring the gym at home. You do not have to invest in the heavy equipment that you could use at the gyms. Instead, you can bring home some important equipment such as weights and elastic bands to help you with your cardio and muscle building exercises. A few basic tools such as dumbbells, kettlebells, bands and more are all it would take to get you on the road to fitness at home. Find alternatives to the exercises that you could perform at the gym. Instead of using a treadmill for cardio, you can use skipping ropes at home. Similarly, find alternatives to the equipment and turn a section of your house into your workout space.

The last thing you want during a lockdown is for a workout to seem like a chore instead of a recreational activity. The best way to indulge in a work from home fitness regime would be to pick up an exercise that you personally enjoy. For many, it could be dancing. Choose Zumba, aerobics and other dance-related exercises. For others, it could be yoga, so take it up and feel the fresh breath and calm environment help you with your fitness goal. To better your posture and body strength, do burpees at home. It doesn't specifically require any workout equipment so you can easily work on all your muscles and lose fat in the process. There is a type of workout and exercise meant for every one of you. You just need to find the right one that would rejuvenate you.

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You simply cannot give up on your sleep. It is the most essential practice for you to pick up if you need to get your health and fitness on track. A minimum of eight hours of sleep is recognised to do you good. Even though it is work from home, you do not have to take work calls post the working hours. Instead, shut your phone and restart the next day. After a long day, the best way for you to unwind would be by dimming the lights and lighting some scented candles. A nice shower and quality time with your family would also be a good way to go about things. As long as you are able to bring a proper sleep schedule in place, you would actually see a massive difference in your body and even your mind.

Discipline is key to starting and maintaining a fitness routine. You might start a routine, but you won't be able to stick to it without a set time and discipline. Train your brain to realise the necessity of exercising. It is not just for weight loss but also to keep your body active. There are many places that you are yet to travel, many adventures that you plan on indulging in. All this is only possible if you keep your body strength maintained. It is recommended that you pick the time when you're the most energised for exercise. Some like to exercise in the morning while others prefer evenings. Find your ideal work time and make sure to revisit it every day. Once a habit is formed, you will be able to stick to it.

Snacking is a big con of work from home. You already have all the snacks at home, and you simply cannot stop binging on them. We don't suggest you remove snacking from your daily routine. All you've got to do is alter the kind of snacks that you would binge. Chuck out all the processed snacks such as chips, puffs, etc. Instead replace them with healthy snacks such as baked goods, nutrition bars, nuts and more. It might be tough to throw out all the junk from the house, but as you continue to practice it, eventually you will be able to adopt the new lifestyle. You can even make some of these purchases on Big Basket with some of the vouchers that we are shelling out on the InterMiles app.

Many people have downloaded apps that remind them to drink water during the day. As something that is available easily, water is something many people fail to drink. If water is something you do not particularly enjoy (yes, they exist), you can always add some infusion such as fruits or flavours. One more thing that nutritionists state is that you should drink water between meals and not during them. Further, you should drink more water in the days when you workout. Eight cups of water are essential, and you could have a little more than this on days of exercise.

Although there are many workout apps available on Apple Store and Play Store, you can always sign up for online workout sessions. One of the major perks of signing up for an online class is that you can virtually workout with others, the trainer will inform you of the right way to perform the exercise and to be diligent with your routine. As mentioned earlier, discipline is key to a healthy lifestyle. Also, when you put your money into something, you would want to give it a try and make sure that you're at least not letting everything go by.

Mindful eating is the way to go for any healthy change in lifestyle. It is scientifically proven that 80 per cent of your healthy lifestyle comes from the food you consume. To get fit, you need to change your eating habits and opt for a healthier palette. The remaining 20 per cent of your health depends on the workouts and exercises that you undertake. So, while you are putting efforts to tone your body and strengthen your core, eating right would be key to staying healthy during the quarantine.

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