Your monsoon workout

Your monsoon workout

Dont let the rains stop you from exercising. Just workout indoors


With the monsoons knocking on your door, an indoor workout is an ultra-effective way to convert your home into a gym.

The Home Strength Workout



Warm-up :

Start with a 5 minute warm-up by walking.

Home props

Two 500ml water bottles (As you get comfortable with the exercises , use dumbbells to increase resistance).

Here are 5 exercises to get you in shape



1. BENT-OVER ROWS (WORKS THE MID-BACK )

Stand tall lean slightly forward from your hips. Hold water bottles in each hand. Keeping elbows slightly bent, slowly, lift your hands squeezing your shoulderblades and then lower. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

2. WAIST BENDS (WORKS THE WAIST)

Stand tall with water bottles in each hand. Bend from your waist to the right and return back to the upright position. Repeat 12-16-counts and switch sides.

3. LEG EXTENSION (WORKS THE FRONT OF THE THIGH)

Sit in chair, abs in. Extend left leg straight out until it levels with the hip. Hold for 2 seconds, repeat with the other leg. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts on each leg.

4. CHAIR DIPS (WORKS THE TRICEPS)

With your back to a chair, stand with your feet in front of you. Grip the edge of the chair and bend your elbows so that you descend towards the floor. Use your triceps to push back up to starting position. Do 2 sets of 12-16 counts.

5. WALL SIT (WORKS THE HIP AND THIGHS)

Lean with your back against the wall. Bend your knees forming a 90-degree angle and lower yourself as though you are sitting on an imaginary chair. Hold in this position for 30 to 50 seconds. (