In this time of pandemic and uncertainty, it is common to have food mismatches that can cause us to gain weight. However, even if we spend more time at home, it is possible to perform healthy habits that are perfect for losing weight.
In this article, we give you the keys so that you can lose weight during confinement by exercising and controlling the diet you carry out. They are simple tricks that you can easily perform and with which you can control your silhouette.
Exercise routine for thinning during confinement
Now that you’ve known some of the basic tips, we’re going to propose a good exercise routine that will help you get weight loss. It is as follows:
– 5-minute warm up.
– Toning exercises. The best thing is that you combine different muscle groups depending on the day. For example, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you can do lower trains, Tuesdays and Thursdays higher trains (or vice versa). Try to do 10 to 15 minutes of toning exercises.
– Cardio. It’s important to finish your routine with some cardio. You can choose to do guided classes at home such as online Zumba, body combat or, if you prefer, you can jump rope, do step… whatever activates your body! Dedicate at least 20 minutes to cardio for a good workout.
– Stretching. We end the routine by doing stretches that will help us reduce muscle tension and relax the body. He devotes about 5 minutes to stretching the body well, emphasizing the areas you’ve worked the most.
You can combine these more intense workouts with other milder routines such as a Pilates or yoga session. The goal is to be active and avoid sedentaryism, so… lift the couch.
Exercises to do at home during confinement
During confinement, home training became fashionable. And it is not necessary to go to a gym to take care of your body, it will be enough for you to follow a good training routine that helps you burn energy and strengthen your muscles.
If you want to thin fast during confinement, here are some good sports tips you should keep in mind:
– Train five days a week. If we stay at home, we greatly reduce daily energy spending, so you must organize your week to train 5 days, even if it’s 20 or 30 minutes.
– Combine cardio with toning. Complete training includes cardiovascular exercises with strength, so it is best to organize a routine in which you activate your metabolism and, also, work your muscles.
– Don’t forget to warm up and stretch. Even if you’re home, pre-warming and stretching at the end are basic for caring for your body and avoiding unnecessary injury or pain.
– Buy the basic sports materials. Although you don’t need to have weights or sophisticated equipment, some materials are important. For example, a mat is always needed, some dumbbells to be able to work your muscles, and good sports shoes.
The importance of diet
If you want to lose weight, you will not only have to pay attention to the exercise you are doing, but you will also have to regulate your diet. The basic premises are as follows:
– Eat 5 times a day to activate your metabolism and avoid being too hungry
– Bet half of your plate vegetables or greens
– Avoid carbohydrates at night
– Prepare healthy and low-fat recipes
– Reduce sweets and alcohol