By- VaibhavSomani, Director, Gravolite
Everyday is another chance to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier and to be the best version of you. With Covid issue uprising in the country once again, the government has taken certain measures to curb its further spread. Some places are seeing complete lockdown and some places have weekend and night curfews. However, all public places like gyms, spas, auditoriums, sports complexes have been shut.
In such a scenerio home work outs have become a must to stay healthy. For many people, execrcise is a way of life, it’s a habit that they have formed over a period of time and they do not wish to give it up just because of external limitations. With the ongoing pandemic situation, no one knows how things going are to turn out in the future. So, people are getting inclined towards setting gyms, doing the physical workout at home. Here are the few sports equipments we have listed for you which you must have while working out at home.
Yoga mat
With yoga one can work towards a healthy physical and mental self. However, doing yoga on a hard floor can hurt and damage your back. Or using a towel or a carpet may slide while doing any complex poses, so it is required to have a yoga mat.
A yoga mat guarantees good grip and prevents you from serious injuries. It keeps your body warm and provides energy flow throughout your body while doing yoga poses. Yoga mats help in improving balance, stability, provide comfort, and also protects you from injury.
Do yur study on what kind of yoga mat best suits you before making your purchase.
Dumbbell set
Dumbbells target different muscle group and this is an important gym equipment purchase. Dumbbells come in different sizes, shapes and materials, ranging from very light to very heavy, depending on who will be using them. From toning your muslces, to burning calories, to strengthening bones dumbbells help in activating different muscles and stimulate muscle growth.
Jump rope
As children I am sure most of us must have used a skipping rope during our playtime. Well, skipping rope is one of the super-convenient, easy, and effective home exercises and is a must-have equipment for home exercise. It has an ample number of health benefits, as skipping combines cardio and aerobic exercise which helps to tone the calves, tighten your core, build stamina, and improve your lung capacity.
Resistance Band
Resistance bands are an inexpensive addition to your home gym equipment and can be the best alternative to machines. A resistance band can be used for both the upper and lower part of the body, also it exerts a particular amount of force on your muscle when stretched and adapts easily for multiple fitness levels. These bands are best for mproving flexibility and helping in muscle stimulation.
Indoor Cycle
For those stubborm tummy fats,indoor cycling is the best way to burn your calories and abdominal fat stored in your body. It helps you shed fat, improves your heart health, and boosts your muscle endurance. Although it may occupy some space within your premises, as stationary ride helping in cardio exercises, indoor cycles build your cardiovascular endurance.
Pull up bar
Not for the fainted hearted though, pull-up bars equipment would need some through practice.Pullups help in building functional strength, as it uses the whole body and they are easy on the joints. When you are lifting your body mass with the movement it will improve your body strength, stamina and endurance level.
Irrespective of whether you are a beginner or a trained fitness enthusiast, physical execrise is a must specially in today’s times. Coupled with a healthy diet, enough sleep and practicng mental awareness, during these anxious times will be important. You can awlays start small and include some form of exercise in you daily life. Afterall, its wisely said, “the journey of a thousand miles, begins with one step.”
