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Fitness

Friday, 6th September, 2013

10 minutes to fitness on holiday

With the holidays and Ganesh Chathurthi just around the corner, Goans have travel on HOW their mind. Many people find that during holiday travel, their workout regimen seems to get thrown out of whack. TO DO IT Fortunately, with a little proactive planning, you can maintain your fitness level, Warm up with a few minutes no matter where you are. These four easy moves will work your arms, legs and of star jumps or go for a quick run glutes, in the privacy of your hotel room, so there’s no chance of you arriving along the beach, then do each move one home from your holes curvier than when you left. after the other. Once you’ve completed

the whole circuit, repeat twice more, before cooling down with some arm and leg stretches, making sure you hold each move for at least 20 seconds. After that, simply grab your sarong and sun tan lotion, and Stand a few feet in front of a chair or bed go and enjoy the sun. and extend your right leg behind you so Complete three rounds of each your toes are resting on circuit, taking as little rest as the seat. Keep your hips and you can between each shoulders square, and then your one. torso upright, slowly lower into a lunge as you drop your right knee towards the floor. When your knee hovers around two to three inches above the floor, push down through the heel of your left foot and return to the starting position.

Split squat

Squats with hand towel

Tricep dips on chair Sit on the edge of a chair or bed, and place your palms facedown next to your thighs, fingers gripping the edge. Place your feet on the floor in front of you, with your knees bent. Then, keeping your arms straight, shuffle forwards until your hips and bottom are in front of the chair. Bend your elbows and lower your hips until your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Then push back to the start.

Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your feet parallel. Grab a rolled-up towel with your hands shoulder-width apart, and raise it overhead, so that your shoulders are roughly in line with your heels. Bend your knees and push your bottom back as you squat down as far as possible, without letting your knees extend beyond your toes. Push through your heels to return to standing.

Raised hand press-ups In a half press-up position, with your knees on the ground, place your hands underneath your shoulders, fingers facing forward, and rest one hand on a book, ball or other raised object. Bend your elbows, lowering your chest to the floor. Engage your core and push through the heels of your hands to straighten your arms and return to the starting position. Remember that even short workouts are better than no workouts at all. So guys this holiday stay fit and healthy!!!!


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