EXERCISES TO DO INDOORS
4. Squats Squatting helps strengthen your lower body. This exercise specifically targets your glutes and quadriceps, though your hips, core, calves,
Now that the weather is cooling down, is it feeling harder and harder to get outside and exercise? Do you find yourself staying in bed longer, cozying up under the blankets instead of working out? This is a common struggle, but don’t let winter prevent you from getting active! There are many exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home to maintain your fitness levels. In fact, here’s a list of 5 exercises that can be done indoors so that you can stay fit this winter! 1. Yoga Did you know that there are over 100 types of yoga? That’s right! There’s truly no shortage of ways to participate in this healthy activity. Most yoga sessions include breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that stretch and flex various muscle groups. Not only does yoga improve your flexibility and muscle tone, it has also been shown to help with your mental health! 2. Push-ups Traditional pushups can help you develop upper-body strength. This exercise targets the triceps, pectorals, and shoulders. They can also strengthen the lower back and core by engaging the abdominal muscles. The best part about this exercise is that it doesn’t require any equipment! 3. Planks Performing both side and front-facing planks has many benefits, including strengthening our cores. Practicing planks on a regular basis has been shown to improve posture, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
and hamstrings all benefit from this movement. 5. High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Do you not have a lot of spare time in your day? If so, HIIT is perfect for you! During a HIIT workout, you work out hard and fast for a short period of time, then rest. HIIT is also great for burning a lot of calories in a short period and raising your metabolic rate. Examples of exercises you may do as a part of HIIT include jumping jacks or lunges.
SEASONAL RECIPE
VALENTINE’S WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE
• 1 tbsp white chocolate chips • 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla greek yogurt • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries • 1 cup almond milk/milk of choice • 1/2 cup ice • Fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)
In a small microwave safe bowl, heat white chocolate chips about 30 seconds and stir until smooth and melted through. Set aside to cool slightly. Add all ingredients, including melted chocolate, to a blender (or bullet, food processor, etc). Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with fresh berries. Enjoy!
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