Top 5 Exercises That Can Be Done At Home

Easy-to-do exercises which you can do at home. Many people can't take out the time to hit the gym due to their busy schedule. These exercises can help you stay fit. And all without the need for any equipment:


#1.  Push-ups



This is one of the most useful exercises that can be easily done at home. If done correctly it can rev up your stamina and build your pecs and triceps.

Beginners may start doing push-ups leaning into their kitchen counters, then working their way down to a desk or chair, onto the floor with knees bent, and on the floor on their toes. To make it harder, put your feet on a stair, bench, or couch while maintaining good form. Start with 10.

 
#2. Sit-ups


This is another great exercise to do in the house and can be done almost everywhere. This can help in the strengthening of the hip flexors and abdominal muscles.


How to do it:

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Cross your arms across your chest and raise your body up to try and meet your knees. This can cause strain on the back, so if you have a weak back it may be better to do a crunch instead. Or open your legs, still bent and stretch your arms through as far as you can go. Do 20.

Muscles involved: Abdominal muscles and back muscles.


#3. Jumping on the Spot


This might sound a bit silly but it's a great workout and is used to get the heart pumping and build stamina. This can also build your leg muscles.


How to do it:

Literally just jump up and down raising your whole body off the ground by at least 5-6 inch or more. Do 20.


Muscles involved: Calf muscles and thigh muscles.


#4. Squats


It is another easy but very useful exercise for your thighs and buttocks. It helps to shape your buttocks, strengthen thighs and build stamina.


How to do it:

Stand up straight , bend your knees with your arms stretched outright parallel to the floor. Bend until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Do 20.

Muscles involved: Thigh muscles and buttocks muscles.


#5. Lunges


Why it's a winner: Like squats, lunges work all the major muscles of the lower body. Lunges also help improve your balance.

How to do it:

Take a big step forward, keeping your spine straight. Bend your front knee to approximately 90 degrees. Keep weight on your back toes and drop the back knee toward the floor-- but don't let it touch the floor.
 Do 10 on each leg.

You must warm up your body first with a 10 minute walk (on the spot will do, arms doing large circles, holding a 1/2 ltr bottle of water in each hand). Followed by each of the above working up to more as you get fitter and more able. You can stretch when and where you feel you need it.