| If you do not like visiting the gym and putting | | | | A perfect alternative to people who do not like |
| your body through a test everyday then find | | | | jogging or walking is cycling. The advantages of |
| solace in these easy to do normal physical | | | | cycling are more as compared to jogging. It helps |
| activities. | | | | in promoting cardio respiratory health, lowering |
| Walking | | | | body fat, strengthening leg muscles and lower |
| A simple walk in the park suits almost everybody. | | | | back. |
| A daily 45 to 60 minutes of walking at a good | | | | Always sit with your back straight or leaning |
| pace is ideal for most people. Walking is natural | | | | slightly forward and relax those shoulders. The |
| and the easiest thing to do. It tones the legs and | | | | average speed of cycling is 60 to 70 revolutions |
| abs, strengthening lower body muscles. The | | | | per minute. |
| average speed of walking is 9 minutes to cover 1 | | | | Skipping |
| kilometer. Always adjust the pace according to | | | | Another easy to do exercise and requires minimal |
| your capabilities. Do remember you are walking as | | | | equipment. It particularly helps the calf, abs and |
| an exercise, not covering distance to reach your | | | | arm muscles. Moreover, skipping improves |
| destination. | | | | coordination and agility. This is a very high impact |
| Wear good fitted walking shoes. Slippers and | | | | exercise and must not be done on alternate days. |
| chappals are not recommended as they will slow | | | | For beginners 100 skips at a stretch is a good |
| down your pace. Keep a bottle of water handy if | | | | start and then keep increasing your capacity. |
| you feel thirsty a lot. The posture of your body | | | | The elbows must be pointing to your waist while |
| must be straight, shoulders in line and abs tucked | | | | skipping. Keep a straight posture and do not rush |
| in. | | | | through, follow a steady pace. |
| Cycling | | | | |