It’s time for some exercise amid captivity
There has been a lack of physical activity. As a result of this, cramp in the shoulder, arm, and leg muscles are often experienced. Going out for work has reduced, which leaves us with quality time to do some exercise. If we use this particular time in doing a workout, it won’t harm us anyway.
Despite this unlock, many people are in-home quarantine, which has turned out to be a habit. Most of the time we tend to be in front of the study or the dining table or keep ourselves packed in front of our laptops, sitting on the bed. Though There has been an increase in household work.
Many people plan a workout every day, which is of course a good idea. The only thing left to be decided is, How to start, when, and how much to start with?
Procedure to begin with before beginning any type of exercise, it is important to remember that exercise is for everyone. The exercise shows us the part to keep healthy both physically and mentally as per our needs. Take a pledge to start exercising. This decision itself shall increase you to carry on your work.
• First of all, remember that you are a beginner. Therefore, do not try to copy the professionals teaching exercise on YouTube, while comparing your physical ability with theirs. Select any Time of the day for walking at least for 30-40 minutes. Be it on the terrace or in front of your house. Gradually try to increase the speed of your walk. Once the speed of your walk improves, start jogging.
But remember to wear suitable shoes before jogging. This will reduce physical weakness, increase blood circulation while preparing the body for exercise.
• Besides starting this, another task needs to be started. Fix all your daily tasks according to a routine. While making a routine, time to rise and time to go to the bed should be made fixed. In addition to this, a healthy diet should also be maintained. Here ‘healthy diet’ implies consuming sufficient water, seasonal fruits, beverages, qualitative and quantitative carbohydrates, proteins, fats, etc.
Avoid consuming oil, ghee, spicy, and fried foods as much as possible. In order to get the advantages of exercise to the fullest, these types of foods should be strictly avoided.
• After this, gradually begin with freehand exercises. The body will become flexible with the gradual practice of stretching and bending exercises. Slowly you will get rid of all types of pain and cramps while developing a liking towards exercise. This shall make us know that our fitness routine is directing us towards leading a healthy life.
• Many of us find it difficult to exercise in the morning. In such a case a suitable time in the evening or any other part of the day should be selected. The only thing to be taken care of is to begin exercise 2 to 3 hours after having our food. This gap is not maintained after the intake of food, head reeling, vomiting tendency as well as muscle pain may be experienced.
This is because energy is required to digest food. Due to the release of this energy, we feel a bit lethargic after having our food. It is very important to concentrate on our physique throughout the fitness regime. Before beginning the exercise, sit in a comfortable position, after that close your eyes, inhale and exhale deeply and try to concentrate.
Even after finishing with your walk, or jog, sit calmly for five minutes. Close your eyes and recall the entire day’s activities while inhaling exhaling deep. While exercising keep those cell phones at bay.
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Source: Anand Bazaar patrika
Opinion by Arunima Dutta