5 Simple Exercises

Do you know that you can transform your body quickly with these 5 simple exercises. Having said that, being fit is no easy task. It takes commitment, determination, motivation, willpower and perseverance.

The hardest part of living and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle is taking that very first step of getting started. Once you cross that hurdle, you’ve accomplished something that most people don’t have the willpower or determination to do so. Mind you, once you start the results will come. The moment you start seeing results, it is almost impossible to quit.

The five simple exercises are the plank, the push-up, the squat, the bird dog and the glute bridge. Let me break them down to you one by one.

1. The Plank.

It is an exercise that target your core which strengthens your abdominal area, shoulders and back. It is one of the most important exercises you can do because it strengthens your core and helps with posture. A strong core will improve your overall performance and also help with the overall daily tasks you perform every day. It also helps to reduce or prevent back pain and improves your balance. By working out your core, you strengthen your entire body and also protect your body from injury. The plank also helps strengthen and develop your abs. To perform a plank, get down on the floor into a push-up position. Bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your weight on your forearms. Make sure that your elbows are directly underneath your shoulders. 

2. The Push-Up

Push-ups are one of the most common and important exercises in the book. They work as a full-body exercise and build strength in your forearms, chest, shoulders, back, abs and legs. They also engage your core and increases your strength. 

3. The Squat

The Squat is another compound movement which effectively works multiple muscles in your body. It is one of the essential exercises to strengthen your core, hips, back and your legs which cover your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and the glute muscles. Squats are a staple exercise in increasing your lower body strength. They also stimulate muscle growth, strengthen your joints and even improve your balance. Squats also engage your core and lower back while improving your posture at the same time.

4. The Bird Dog.

Similar to the plank, the bird dog works your core as well as your lower back, and helps to improve your overall balance. The bird dog will also strengthen your back, especially your lumbar spine. It is beneficial in strengthening your core and stabiliser muscles.

5. The Glute Bridge.

The glute bridge is an exercise which primarily targets your glutes, but it also targets your core as well as your hips and is a key exercise in preventing lower back pain. You don’t have to use any equipment for this exercise so you can do it anywhere you please, even in the comfort of your own living room.

Through my own experience, your level of patience and determination will be put to a test. Perseverance and consistency are the keys that will unlock the door for you. Take that first step, and that first step is to start. These valueable informations will help you to get started exercising the right way. All the best…

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