Home Exercises for Weight Loss During PollutionImage Credit source: getty image
Due to poor air quality index in most areas of the country including Delhi-NCR, lungs and overall health are being adversely affected. Now in winter, PM (increase in micro particles or particles in the air which enter the body through breath) has increased to 2.5 which is very dangerous for health. Therefore, doctors advise that it would be better to stay at home, especially avoid going out during peak hours (in the morning and evening when pollution is more). Professor Dr. Subhash Giri, Director, Department of Medicine, RML Hospital, Delhi, says that avoid morning walk at this time. Instead, you can do exercise indoors, so that you will be able to keep your weight under control. Apart from this, he has also told some yogasanas.
Due to being overweight, the immunity also becomes weak, due to which changes in weather or pollution can affect your health more and the risk of infection is higher. In such a situation, during pollution, you should do some exercises and yoga at home, due to which immunity will remain strong and weight will also be controlled.
do cardio exercises
Dr. Subhash Giri says that instead of going outside, you can do some cardio exercises indoors. You can also do jumping rope, dancing, normal walking at home, side to side shuffle, brisk walk, etc. This will not only keep your weight under control, but these exercises are also beneficial for your lungs, heart and liver. Apart from this, you can do bicycle crunch, plank, mountain climber, leg drops, flutter kicks exercise, bicycle crunches which are excellent for reducing belly fat.
do these yoga asanas
Experts say that you can do Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, Balasana, Surya Namaskar, etc. at home or exercises can be done sitting on a chair. Tadasana gives a great stretch to your entire body, while Vajrasana improves your digestion and you can do it even after eating food. Bhujangasana also improves digestion and keeps the lungs healthy. This also tones the stomach muscles. Surya Namaskar will also keep the body warm in winter and will benefit your overall health, because it consists of 12 yoga asanas.
It is beneficial to do this pranayam
To stay healthy in pollution, one must do breathing exercises. Apart from improving the health of your lungs, it is also beneficial for the heart. In daily routine, you should do Anulom-Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhastrika, Sitkari Pranayam.