Being fit is no easy task. It
takes determination, motivation, willpower and resilience. One of the
hardest parts of living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is taking
that first step and getting started. Once you cross that hurdle, you’ve
accomplished something that most people don’t have the willpower or
determination to do. And once you start, the results come. When you
start seeing results, it’s almost impossible to quit.
Summary:
1.
The Plank: The plank is a core exercise which strengthens your
abdominal area, shoulders and back. It is one of the most important
exercises you can do because it strengthens your core and helps with
posture. It also helps to reduce or prevent back pain and improves your
balance.
A strong core will improve your
overall performance and also help with the overall daily tasks you
perform every day. By working out your core, you strengthen your entire
body and also protect your body from undue injury. The plank also helps
strengthen and develop your abs. To perform a plank, get down on the
floor into a push-up position. Bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your
weight on your forearms. Make sure that your elbows are directly
underneath your shoulders.
2. The Push-Up: Push-ups are one of the
oldest and most important exercises in the book. They work as a
full-body exercise and build strength in your forearms, chest,
shoulders, back, abs and legs. They also engage your core and increase
your strength.
3. The Squat: The Squat is another compound
movement which effectively works multiple muscles in your body. It is
one of the essential exercises to strengthen your core, your legs
(quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and glutes), hips, and your back.
Squats are a staple exercise in increasing your lower body strength.
They also stimulate muscle growth, strengthen your joints, and even
improve your balance. Squats also engage your core and lower back while
improving your posture at the same time.
4. The Bird Dog: Like the
plank, the bird dog works your core as well as your lower back, and
helps to improve your overall balance. The bird dog will also strengthen
your back, especially your lumbar spine. It is beneficial in
strengthening your core and your stabilizer muscles.
5. The Glute
Bridge: The glute bridge is an exercise which primarily targets your
glutes, but it also targets your core as well as your hips and is a key
exercise in preventing lower back pain. You don’t have to use any
equipment for this exercise so you can do it anywhere you please, even
in the comfort of your own living room.
