Virtual cycling indoor has helped Kaustubh Belapurkar keep fit during the lockdown.
Kaustubh Belapurkar started this way of fitness three years ago after he suffered an injury and has reverted to it during the lockdown.
Kaustubh Belapurkar, Director of Manager Research of Morningstar India, feels it is imperative that each person do some sort of physical activity at home during the lockdown.
He told ET Panache, "It not only helps keep you fit but also energises your mind. I do a mix of cycling (on an indoor trainer), weight training and functional fitness to keep fit. I have also started to do some meditation to destress and keep a calm mind."
Virtual cycling on an indoor trainer has helped Belapurkar keep fit during the lockdown. "It also helps me work towards my specific cycling goals. For instance, you can virtually ride on various routes across the globe, from flat roads to hills or mountains to build your cycling endurance. I cycle 2-3 times a week mixed with other workouts like weight training and functional fitness," he shared.
Virtual cycling helps Kaustubh Belapurkar work towards his specific cycling goals.
Morningstar India’s fund research head started virtual cycling on an indoor trainer three years ago due to an injury which meant he couldn’t cycle outdoors for a period of 6-9 months.
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"During the Mumbai rains too, an indoor trainer is a great way to cycle from the safety and comfort of your home. Nothing can replace the feeling of the open road and the cool breeze in your face. Outdoor cycling allows you to explore new routes around the city as well as outside the city. It is also a great way to build connections as you cycle in a group and meet new people. It's not all about working out too, trying out food joints on the way is an added attraction," he shared.
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.
