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10 physical exercises that improve body conditioning

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Sometimes, the routine of Habitscan be exhausting and cause you to progressively decrease in intensity because it conditions the body to tiredness and discouragement. Although there are energy drinks and supplements to improve this state, the best thing of all is to implement exercises that generate these benefits from the inside out.

Activities that improve your physical condition and even help you carry out your daily tasks are endurance activities, known as aerobics, which increase your breathing and heart rate, thus helping your heart and lung health. 

It is worth remembering that, as determined by the World Health Organization, physical activity in general contributes to the management and prevention of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and cancer, as well as brain health, reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and thus improving the general state of the body.

Warning! If you have any physical limitations, consult your doctor before doing any of these exercises, as they can cause injuries due to their high impact.

Here are some physical exercises that can improve your overall fitness and boost your energy levels:

1. Jumping Jacks

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet together and arms at your sides.
  2. Jump up, spreading your legs shoulder-width apart while raising your arms above your head.
  3. Jump again to return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for 1-2 minutes.

2. High Knees

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lift your right knee to your chest.
  3. Switch to lift your left knee to your chest.
  4. Continue the movement, alternating knees, and moving at a brisk pace.
  5. Perform for 1-2 minutes.

3. Burpees

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower into a squat position with your hands on the floor.
  3. Kick your feet back into a push-up position.
  4. Perform one push-up.
  5. Jump your feet back to the squat position.
  6. Jump up explosively, reaching your arms overhead.
  7. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions.

4. Mountain Climbers

Instructions:

  1. Start in a push-up position with your arms straight and your body in a straight line.
  2. Bring your right knee towards your chest.
  3. Switch legs, bringing your left knee towards your chest while pushing your right leg back.
  4. Continue alternating knees at a rapid pace.
  5. Perform for 1-2 minutes.

5. Plank

Instructions:

  1. Start in a push-up position, but rest your weight on your forearms instead of your hands.
  2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Hold this position for 30-60 seconds, ensuring your core is tight and your back is straight.

6. Squats

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body by bending your knees and hips, as if you’re sitting back into a chair.
  3. Keep your back straight and knees over your toes.
  4. Return to the starting position by pushing through your heels.
  5. Repeat for 15-20 repetitions.

7. Push-Ups

Instructions:

  1. Start in a plank position with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.
  3. Push back up to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for 10-15 repetitions.

8. Lunges

Instructions:

  1. Stand with your feet together.
  2. Step forward with your right leg and lower your body until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your left knee nearly touches the floor.
  3. Push back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat with your left leg.
  5. Perform 10-15 repetitions on each leg.

9. Bicycle Crunches

Instructions:

  1. Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and your legs lifted off the ground.
  2. Bring your right elbow towards your left knee while straightening your right leg.
  3. Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while straightening your left leg.
  4. Continue alternating sides in a pedaling motion.
  5. Perform for 1-2 minutes.

10. Jump Rope

Instructions:

  1. Hold the jump rope handles at your sides with the rope behind you.
  2. Swing the rope over your head and jump as it passes under your feet.
  3. Continue jumping at a steady pace.
  4. Perform for 2-3 minutes.

Incorporating these exercises into your routine can help improve your physical fitness, increase energy levels, and enhance overall well-being.

Start your workouts by improving your conditioning

Finally, you can’t run a marathon without warming up, so even great athletes combine their exercises with these cardio workouts that improve physical and heart performance.

So this could be the first step towards including a healthy routine with good practices that will give you energy and disposition throughout the day.

By nayra

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