Written By: Satata Karmakar | Published : December 29, 2025 6:12 PM IST
Home workouts to keep the heart healthy: Are you worried about your lung health this winter? Experts have stated that not only the lungs, but also the heart get severely affected when you expose the body to extreme weather conditions. For those residing in areas with high AQI and poor air conditions, it is extremely important to follow certain rules to keep the organs healthy and safe.
In this article, we tell you the top home workouts that you can try to keep your heart healthy and safe during winter. Studies have shown that these homes workouts can naturally help in flushing out bad LDL cholesterol from the system and keep the arteries clean and healthy.
Here are some easy home workouts that you can try easily to keep your heart safe from the side effects of cold waves especially if you are living in areas with high AQI levels:
Mountain climbers is an effective workout that involves your shoulder muscles, triceps, chest, abdominal muscles, etc. All these muscles together work against gravity while holding applying position. Healthline states, "As part of a cardiovascular program with a HIIT focus, complete 6 8 rounds of fast mountain climbers for 20 seconds, with a 10-second rest in between."
Jumping jacks are a fun workout activity that can get your heart pumping and your muscles working. Experts say that it is an excellent choice for warming up before doing cardio and strength-training workouts. Jumping jacks offer full body exercise while promoting cardiovascular health by activating your body muscles as you swing your arms.
The step up is a simple yet effective functional lower body exercise that can replace high impact plyometric movements while still offering similar benefits. This exercise requires just one leg at a time using just a sturdy chair, bench or step. It puts less stress on the spine while building muscle strength to maintain the quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings.
Bodyweight squats are one of the best lower body workout to increase your strength in all the major muscles of your lack such as quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. To stay active during the winter season, bodyweight squats are the best option because you can perform this workout anywhere without needing any extra training equipments.
Although high knees may seem like a simple exercise, performing this high energy move can get your heart pumping while activating your lower body and muscle resulting to quick sweat during the winter season. Adding high knees to your morning routine can also be superficial for staying warm during the cold chilly winter months. The duration of the exercise depends on your goal and fitness level, but, experts recommend to start with 30 seconds and a 30 seconds rest between each set.
Brisk walking is one of the best way to keep yourself active during the winter season. It helps people to increase their activity level and keep them alert away from their sedentary lifestyle. Unlike other forms of exercise, brisk marching has a lower risk of injury while you can reap the benefits of the simple exercise method that supports your heart health.
Along with exercises, one should also focus on managing healthy diet routine. Eating seasonal green vegetables and fruits can help flush out bad LDL cholesterol naturally and keep the heart healthy. One of the other risk factors of poor heart health is stress, make sure to manage your stress levels to stay healthy and happy.
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