Arm circles

Updated 17 February 2025 at 23:52 IST

Indoor Exercises To Strengthen Your Heart

Get a great cardio workout at home with minimal equipment using exercises like marching, jogging in place, dancing, mountain climbers, and burpees.

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Marching in place is a simple yet effective cardio exercise that elevates heart rate, with options to increase intensity by speeding up or lifting knees higher. 

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Perform single-leg lifts to target abdominal muscles, lifting one leg 3-6 inches off the floor and holding for 10-15 seconds before switching to the other leg.

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Dancing to upbeat music at home is a fun and calorie-burning exercise that turns any space into a dance floor, making physical activity enjoyable and accessible.

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Perform arm circles, a low-impact exercise suitable for all skill levels, by rotating your arms in a circular motion, clockwise and counterclockwise, while sitting or standing. 

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Lie on your back and perform chest lifts to engage your abdominal muscles, chest, and shoulders, slowly raising and lowering your arms to target multiple muscle groups.

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Trunk rotations target abdominal muscles and boost cardiovascular endurance, with optional added intensity using weights or household items like kettlebells or exercise balls.

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Perform air squats to engage your core, thighs, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes, maintaining proper form with feet shoulder-width apart and heels flat on the floor.

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Published By : Devasheesh Pandey

Published On: 17 February 2025 at 23:52 IST