How To Start Working Out
Hello my darlings! I hope you are doing well!
I just got back from a wonderful vacation! I spent it with my aunt and uncle, who were very kind to me! I felt blessed that I had such a wonderful family! And I also had a chance to make one of my little dreams come true - I recorded a short workout video! My aunt's back yard was so cute! I couldn't have found a better place for my video! I am very thankful for that :-)
Usually I talk about brain in my articles. But today I want to talk about body.
There are things we cannot control, unfortunately sometimes we don't feel well, we cannot really do anything. But if you can work out but for some reason just don't do it, I highly recommend you to develop a workout habit.
The easiest way to start working out is to start with something very simple. It is better to work out for 10 minutes a day, then go to gym one time for two hours and do nothing for next six months. If you want to build huge muscles, you need to do really hard work. But if your goal is just to be healthy, you don't need to torture yourself. You can do a little bit of cardio, yoga, and body weight exercises. Another great option is walking.
You can find whatever fits you better. Just start with something not too difficult and create a habit of doing it every day.
I want to share some of my favorite exercises. They are pretty simple and at the same time I can feel how my muscles work.
You can watch my videos, one with instructions, another one just with music: How To Start Working Out and Easy Glutes Workout.
And here I will post some photos with comments for an easy workout. But please keep in mind that I am not a professional instructor. I just love to take care of my body. If you want to watch professional videos I highly recommend you to check out Gyrma YouTube Channel. They are absolutely awesome!
Before you start my exercises, it is better to warm up your body. You can do jumping jets, squats and lunges. And then you can go to the mat and do these simple movements!
1. Start on all fours, one leg straight and lift this leg up and down. Do it for 12-15 times.
2. For your next exercise keep your leg up, bend it and return to straight position. Do it for 12-15 times.
3. Keep your leg up and bent, pointed to the sky and start pulsing, do it for 15-20 times.
Repeat the same exercises for another leg and stretch it out with a child pose
4. Lay down on one side, and lift your leg 12-15 times. If you point your foot to the ground, you will have a little bit more of workout.
5. Bend your knee and bring your leg to your chest. Then move your leg behind like you are kicking something behind you. Do it for 12-15 times.
6. Bend both of your knees at 90 degrees angle to your body, open your knees but keep your feet together. Repeat for 12-15 times.
7. Now lift your bent leg up. If you point your knee a little bit down, you will have more workout. Repeat 12-15 times.
Do the same exercises on another side and stretch out with a child pose again.
8. Make 12-15 bridges on both legs. Try to squeeze your glutes really hard when you lift your buttocks up. I like to lift my toes off the ground.
9. End your workout with a little bit more challenging one leg bridge. You can keep your leg that is in the air straight or bent, it's up to you. I like to keep it straight just because I think I look prettier this way, ha-ha-ha. Repeat it for 10-12 times for both legs. You can also add pulsing at the very end.
I love to do some stretching at the end and to show my body how much I love it :-)
Please love your body and take a good care of it! You will have only one body through your entire life. It is so important to treat it well. My exercises are just an example of what you can do. But there are so many other ways to stay healthy. Develop your own routine, find something that works best for you, but please, please, please, TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY!!!
Be Strong And Love Yourself!
From Dasha With Love!
Love Wins!
