Cover Tatler lists simple workouts you can follow this holiday (Photo: Siora Photography/Unsplash)
Tatler lists simple workouts you can follow this holiday (Photo: Siora Photography/Unsplash)
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Christmas is the season when a lot of tabletops are overflowing with scrumptious holiday treats. If you're one health-conscious person, consider doing these easy workouts that we listed below
Having a more disciplined eating habit is relatively hard to achieve on normal days and many foodies would agree that it is even harder to follow during the holiday season when tables are brimming with delicious food.
While it is true that there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to weight gain, there are still people who feel more comfortable and confident when they are in their desired weight. In this write-up, Tatler lists feasible home exercises that they can follow.
Tatler Trivia: According to medical experts, an average person usually puts on one to two pounds of weight every year from early adulthood to middle age.
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1. Lunges
How to do it: The most basic version of a lunge is the forward lunge which involves stepping forward and lowering the body toward the ground. After doing these steps, slowly return to the starting position.
Benefit(s): This exercise helps tone the muscles at the lower part of the body especially the quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
2. Jog in place
How to do it: To run in place, simply lift your right arm and left foot at the same time; then, raise your knees as high as your hips. After doing this, you may now switch to the opposite foot, quickly lifting your right foot to hip height.
Benefit(s): This cardio exercise elevates your heart rate which will lead to improved blood sugar levels. It has also been proven to burn calories and fats which aids weight loss.
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3. Side-lying leg lift
How to do it: Lie down on your left or right side and align your arms and body. Place your arm straight on the floor and bend your elbow to cradle your head for support. As you exhale, slowly raise your left or right leg. Inhale and put it down, switch positions if necessary.
Tatler Tip: You may repeat this for 10 to 12 times before switching positions.
Benefit(s): The side-lying leg lift strengthens the gluteus maximus, one of the strongest muscles in the body.
4. Plank
How to do it: To plank, you must put your hands on the floor as you tighten your core. Lift your knees off of the floor and slowly raise yourself upwards until it forms a straight line. Hold this position for as long as you can.
Benefit(s): Planking promotes healthy posture, balance and coordination, and core strength.
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5. Squats
How to do it: Start the exercise by sending the hips back as if you're sitting on an invisible chair. After this, you can start bending your knees as low as you can while you keep your lower back straight. Press through heels to stand back up to starting position then repeat.
Benefit(s): Doing squats regularly can help a person improve his or her lower body strength to prevent catastrophic injuries from happening in the future.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
