Most people embark on a new fitness regimen or sign up for a gym membership at the beginning of a month, hoping to inculcate a healthy habit. But sticking to fitness resolutions can be a difficult task. If you’re looking to shape up or simply need motivation to keep you on the right track, take some tips from these fitness hacks.
The first step Dress the part. A sneaky but smart way to ensure that you stick to your fitness resolution is to always keep your gym clothes at hand. Put on your workout clothes as soon as you come home or sleep in them the night before if you’re aiming for an early morning run. Odds are, once you’re in them you’ll feel more motivated to attempt a workout. This hack applies to the office as well. Carry a gym bag to the office everyday, even if you have no intention of working out. A good gym bag should always include your workout outfit, appropriate shoes, headphones, backup music player, water, deodorant and face wipes. That way, when that momentary urge to exercise (or guilt trip) strikes, you’re prepped and ready to go.
Fitness Regime For The Busy Executive
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Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss.
Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.
Hectic schedules and full-time jobs don't have to get in the way of your weight loss.
Stick to these tips to get past the roadblocks.
Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too.
We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goals.
Maintaining a to-do list is your thing, so just sneak in that gym/yoga/zumba appointment too.
We agree that there is a lot to do, but you can surely take some time out for achieving your fitness goa..
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Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up.
The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier it will eventually become.
Working out first thing in the morning guarantees that the job is done before excuses begin to pop up.
The first few mornings will be hard, but the more you will force yourself to do it, the easier ..
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Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps.
If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps.
Filling out your servings will help you realise and keep a tab on your portion size, and the need to exercise control.
Maintain a calorie journal! Yes, it sounds too much, but it totally helps.
If you don't want to write it down, you can also do it via various apps.
Filling out your servings will help you realise a..
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Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time.
Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy slice of pizza.
Plus, once you invest in the ingredients and they are readily available in your kitchen, there will be no excuse for not packing a nutritious lunch.
Initially it might seem like a lot of effort, but in the long run it will save you a lot of time.
Planning lunch ahead of time will help you stick to the healthy options instead of buying a greasy s..
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Instead of hitting up the vending machine or office candy bowl for an afternoon snack, carry at least five pieces of fresh fruit each week and display them on your desk on Monday morning.
Whenever you want a snack, just stretch your hand out!
These munchies will be light and nutritious and will prevent you from overeating, later in the day.
Instead of hitting up the vending machine or office candy bowl for an afternoon snack, carry at least five pieces of fresh fruit each week and display them on your desk on Monday morning.
Whenever y..
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Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun.
Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it slowly.
Just because you are trying to adhere to a fitness regime, does not mean you stop having fun.
Stick to having one drink only, and may be choose white wine over anything else, savour it and sip it sl..
Begin small If you’re an absolute beginner, start exercising by running for just one minute. Add another minute the next day and the next. By the end of the month, you’ll be running a full 30 minutes without too much effort. Alternatively, keep your goals manageable. Instead of committing to hit the gym every day, aim for just one class every week.
Break it up Sometimes just the thought of spending an hour or more at the gym can be exhausting. If this sounds familiar, try to break your normal exercise routine into smaller, manageable chunks spread out over the day. Go for a 20-minute jog in the morning, maybe walk to a distant café for lunch and take a kickboxing class in the evening.
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Sneak attacks If you’re an absolute couch potato, you can break this down even further into one-minute exercise boosts. The best way to do this is to integrate your exercise routine into everyday activities like watching television. For example, during commercial breaks or in between back-to-back episodes, do 10 quick push-ups or 15 crunches or 10 minutes with a skipping rope.
If you want to get really creative, you can play the exercise version of a television drinking game. Every time your character says a certain phrase, do two burpees. You’ll find it adds up to quite a bit when binge-watching.
If television workouts don’t get you in the right frame of mind to exercise, try using it as a distraction. Watch your favourite television show while you push through that set of reps or play video games while on an exercise bike. As the game heats up, you’ll find yourself pedalling faster.
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Even if you get two or three ‘sneak attack’ workouts in, it’s better than skipping the gym altogether.
Work On Your Core Fitness: 5 Simple Exercises To Get Started
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The best core exercises are the ones that cover more muscles together and are simple enough to do in the privacy of your home.
(Text: Nishtha Sabharwal)
The best core exercises are the ones that cover more muscles together and are simple enough to do in the privacy of your home. (Text: Nishtha Sabharwal)
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Your heels should be as close to your glutes as possible. Keep your arms to the side. Lift your hips upwards, using your feet and your glutes. Hold the position, and bring it back to start.
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Your heels should be as close to your glutes as possible. Keep your arms to the side. Lift your hips upwards, using your feet and your glutes. Hold the position..
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Lie on your back with your legs bent. Lift your legs and slowly start pedalling in the air. You can do it both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Lie on your back with your legs bent. Lift your legs and slowly start pedalling in the air. You can do it both clockwise and counterclockwise.
Lie on your stomach, then lift your body with your arms (till elbows) supporting you, and your toes at the bottom. Hold the position for as long as possible.
Lie on your stomach, then lift your body with your arms (till elbows) supporting you, and your toes at the bottom. Hold the position for as long as possible.
Lie on your back with your legs bent to support your lower body. Place your hands behind your neck for support. Slowly lift your upper body (not with your neck) and stop when it reaches your knees. Repeat.
Lie on your back with your legs bent to support your lower body. Place your hands behind your neck for support. Slowly lift your upper body (not with your neck) and stop when it reaches your knees. R..
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Stand firmly with your arms behind your neck. Bring one leg up and cross it across your body while bringing the elbow on the opposite side as close to your knee as possible.
Stand firmly with your arms behind your neck. Bring one leg up and cross it across your body while bringing the elbow on the opposite side as close to your knee as possible.
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