Fitness Day Plan 39 – Go for a full body massage to de-stress yourself

Make some time for yourself to unwind and relax between your responsibilities and fitness regimen with a body massage and short nap during the day.

By: Anuradha Varanasi | | Updated: February 8, 2016 3:33 pm

Exercising can get strenuous, and constantly feeling drained and sore after working out thrice a week is a common problem among people who have recently been following a specific workout schedule. You can try following this regimen that will help you de-stress and feel as good as new to keep you going on your path to a healthier you. Also Read - Your stubborn belly fat isn't going away? Try these workouts and lifestyle changes

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Morning Plan ahead and book an appointment for a full body massage early in the morning (at around 8am) at your favourite Ayurveda or wellness spa. Instead of going for the complimentary or cheaper massages offered in your gym, treat yourself to a better one before you head out for work or go about with your daily errands. The massage will help you relax and get rid of any soreness or aches you have been experiencing due to exercising. Here are 7 tips to get the best out of a relaxing massage. After this, you will feel recharged and refreshed for a brand new day. Also Read - 4 types of massages which can help relieve stress and pain

Healthy Recipes-

Breakfast After your massage, you can have a cup of clove tea to further detox your body. Clove tea can help you in achieving clearer skin and aids indigestion. Here are 5 more reasons to try clove tea. You can have a bowl full of strawberries since they are in season along with your tea. Strawberries are a rich source of antioxidants and fibre. These are the 10 reasons why strawberries are good for you.

Lunch You can try making bhajani thalipeeth for a quick and nutritious snack. This dish is like a roti but healthier as it is made from Bajra, rice flour, jowar atta and besan. It is packed with proteins and carbohydrates and is also high on fiber.

Snacks Chana masala is a popular Indian snack and also highly nutritious. You can add a twist to your regular chana masala by adding soya to it and making chana soya masala. This is an excellent energy snack an hour or two before you start exercising.

Dinner Along with your rotis or regular boiled rice for dinner, you can prepare this delicious, iron rich green curry. This curry consists of five different vegetables which are low calorie and loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.

Exercise

At home Once you get home after work or when you ve finally completed most of your chores by early evening, you might feel tired and drowsy especially several hours after the massage. Go easy on yourself and take a nap for 45 minutes or so. Here s how a short nap during the day can benefit your health. Once you feel well rested, you could try these 4 home exercises to ease shoulder pain and improve mobility.

In the Gym Concentrate on your lower body to get more toned hips, thighs and abs. The best part about doing lunges is that they can effectively target stubborn fat in different areas of your body. Here s how to do lunges the right way. You can follow this up with a set of leg press and another set of leg curls.

Yoga Your lung capacity is an important part of stamina and endurance during your workout sessions. You can try the padma sarvangasana yoga asana that will not only help in supplying an adequate amount of oxygen to your lungs, but also purify your blood.

Sleep well tip If you have been having trouble sleeping, make sure to ensure that your environment or bedroom play a vital role. Before lying down, quickly clean your bedroom, change your sheets if they aren t clean enough and get rid of those piles of clothes or untidy stacks of books lying around. Organize your belongings and once your room looks cleaner, this survey proves that you will find it easier to fall asleep.

Fitness Day Plan 38

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Disclaimer: If you follow a fitness plan already, consult your nutritionist before switching to this one. If you are allergic to any of the foods/ingredients mentioned, please do not consume it. Do not follow this plan without consulting your doctor if you suffer from a health condition hypertension, hypotension, diabetes, etc. or are pregnant.

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Published : February 7, 2016 10:39 am | Updated:February 8, 2016 3:33 pm

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