Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : April 8, 2016 9:24 AM IST
When you are starting a new fitness routine, it can be tricky to figure out which one is the right fit for you out of the tons of options. However, Zumba can be less nerve-racking, and you will never feel like a new-be in a Zumba class. The moves are fun and can be done with ease. So follow this fitness plan along with your Zumba workout to get the most out of your day.
Early morning
When you wake in the morning, make it a practice to eat some morning snacks. Working out on an empty stomach isn t great for your energy levels or your metabolism so having a slice of whole wheat toast with a little peanut butter can be a good idea. A pre-workout smoothie can also help you make the most of your workout session.
Healthy recipes
Breakfast: Start your day with cereals or poha. You can have parathas, avoid aloo parathas and make it a mixed vegetable one with less oil and ghee. Idlis, dosa, and uttappa are also an option. You can try preparing this fibre-rich oats uttappa.
Lunch: Your afternoon meal should primarily comprise of carbohydrates and protein. This can consist of rotis/bhakri with vegetables, salads and a source of protein from dal, curd eggs fish and meat. Here's a yummy dahiwala toovar dal you can try. dahiwala toovar dal you can try.
Evening snacks: When you are hungry in the evening, have a bowl of sprouts. A chicken salad can also give you the right dose of nutrients and make you feel satiated.
Dinner: Your dinner should be light yet filling. Eat a bowl of mixed veg soup with low-fat cottage cheese or paneer and high-fibre grains like a jowar or bajra roti and brown rice. You are going to love this vegetable and paneer jalfrezi for your dinner.
Exercise
At home: You do not need to be a great dancer or even join a Zumba class to perform Zumba. The Latin-inspired dance moves are easy to follow. What s more, you will get a fill body workout just in the comfort of your living room. Watch the video and follow the moves.
At the gym: Get ready to take your workout to the next level with circuit training. It will get your heart pumping with the bouts of intervals on the treadmill and the floor with the dumbbells. When you do strength training, you can start with lighter weights and then slowly graduate to heavier weights once comfortable.
Yoga: You will love power yoga as it will not only calm all the stress but will also strengthen and lengthen your entire body. Power yoga is a faster and more intense yoga form that will build your strength and also blast a lot of calories.
Sleep well tip
When you get to bed, read a dull, monotonous book instead of an engrossing one. The stale topics will get your eyes drooping in minutes. Also, ensure that you grab the hard copy of a book and not an e-book as the lights from your phone or laptop can make it difficult for you to fall asleep.
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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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