Written By: Mickey Mehta | Updated : April 9, 2015 5:15 PM IST
Are you missing your regular workouts often because of your hectic work schedule? Worry not! You can make some simple alterations and keep your fitness on track without an elaborate exercise set up. Read how!
Healthy breakfast
Opt for a wholesome breakfast and avoid consumption of junk food especially for your first meal of the day. Carry some fruits so you can have them as-and-when or munch on a few almonds, dates and walnuts. As for meals, foods like idlis or toasted sandwiches, grilled foods, salads, saut ed vegetables and soups are healthy choices. Try out these 5 healthy breakfast ideas!
Travel-time exercises
Do neck rotations, shoulder shrugs, arm rotations during or in-between your commuting hours. These are recommended to ease shoulder, arm and neck pain or could be done when you take a break from driving or are in a flight. Also, extend your legs, point your toes, rotate your ankles clockwise and anti-clockwise in the car, while waiting at traffic signals or in the plane. If you are a busy working professional, here is how you can go about your fitness regime.
Regular walks
A regular brisk walk is invigorating, is a good cardio workout and can be done anywhere and any time. Opt for climbing the stairs instead of using elevator or escalator whenever possible. Here are some surprising benefits of walking after dinner.
Quick exercises
Exercises like leg kicks, simple squats, lunges, push-ups, crunches won't take up too much of your time. Similarly, yoga stretches like suryanamaskar, bhujangasan, dhanurasan, and naukasan with a few minutes of pranayam could be carried out in the comfort of your room without having to go to the gym or yoga studio.
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