Monsoon Fitness

fitness monsoon

the constant rains are likely to push your fitness routine to the backseat. add to it the stress at work and you’re probably ready to give up! worry not... here are some smart tips to ace your fitness game this monsoon.

Monsoon is a good time to lose the extra kilos. For with all the germs in the air, you are bound to be extra careful about what you eat. Add two (or one!) 10-minute exercise breaks a day – they’ll go a long way. And follow our golden rules...

Feel free While exercising, wear loose, light fabrics, such as cotton or linen to counter the humidity in the air. There’s a range of trendy office wear available in these materials, allowing your skin to breathe. Heavy fabrics like denim or satin tend to block the sweat pores, preventing your skin from breathing freely.

exercisetips for office-goers • Create an at-home routine in the morning or evening to beat the rains. • Utilise empty conference rooms for short tone-ups. • during breaks, mobilise colleagues to join in impromptu dance sessions. • Opt for a yoga session with your little one instead of lounging in front of the tV after office.

Fun options Weekend exercises to complete the routine: • Power yoga: A freeflowing form of yoga to increase stamina. • Zumba: A highintensity workout for the entire body. • Indoor step-ups: Find a big book or a stool... just step up & down as you watch tV! • Play a sport: Play any sport of your choice and sweat it out. • Bouldering: scaling low heights in an indoors setting.

At the desk... A simple exercise to strengthen your abs: Sit on the edge of your seat with knees bent and feet on the floor. Gently extend your right leg in front until it’s parallel to the floor. Hold for 10 seconds, release, and repeat with your other leg. Do this five times for each leg.

eat healthy drink healthy Nothing supplements exercise better than a proper diet. some quick and light office munchies: diced cucumber, sprouts, roasted chana, soya puffs... Instead of regular tea or coffee, have a steaming cuppa of green tea. Avoid alcohol and sugary drinks – they just pile on the kilos. Instead, keep a water bottle handy and sip regularly.