Get Fit from the Ground Up: 5 Easy Floor Workouts for Beginners to Boost Strength and Flexibility
The flexibility of floor workouts makes it easier for new comers to to fitness training and all this can be done from the comfort of your own home.
Get Fit from the Ground Up: 5 Easy Floor Workouts for Beginners to Boost Strength and Flexibility
As this article shows, it is possible to get into great shape and improve your health, without going to the gym and without buying large fitness equipment. The flexibility of floor workouts makes it easier for new comers to to fitness training and all this can be done from the comfort of your own home. Here are 5 easy floor workouts that can help you boost your strength and flexibility:
1. Plank: Begin the exercise with plank posturing that should last for 30-60 minutes. This exercise acts on your abdominal muscles and may be of help to those who experience bad posture and balance issues.
2. Push-ups: For beginners, the exercise should start with the modified push-ups on their knees. It’s easier than a push-up, even if your arm muscles are not strong enough for a traditional push-up. Aim for 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
3. Leg raises: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart with your hands on your hips and then lift one of the legs off the floor to a height of 6 – 8 inches. Let it sit for a while, then bring it down again. Repeat on the other side. Make sure to do 3 sets of 10-15 lifts on the affected leg and the healthy leg.
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4. Bicycle crunches: Lay flat on the face with your hands resting on the head: alternately pulling the knees towards the chest, as if riding a bike. Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps.
5. Wall sits: Position yourself with your back towards a wall then slide down to a sitting position taking your legs close to your upper body with your thighs resting on the wall at 90 degrees to the floor. Wait for 30 – 60 seconds and then pause for around 30 seconds before repeating for 3 to 5 sets.
These workouts on the floor are perfect for beginners because the exercises don’t put too much stress on your body; don’t involve lots of complex moves; and need very little equipment. As always, please do not overdo it – pay attention to the signals your body is giving out and start with lower intensity and longer time intervals increasing the intensity and decreasing the time intervals step by step. As you will see, after a while exercising becomes like a habit and you can easily increase your fitness and health levels without the need to go to a gym.
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