Beat the monsoon laziness

With the onset of monsoon, it gets difficult to stick to your fitness regime as the lazy days set in

As delightful as the weather gets in the monsoon, it's the month where lethargy sets in and our fitness routine goes out of the window, especially the morning runs and visits to the gym.

To ensure that the season does not put a break on your fitness goals,celebrity trainer Shivoham shares some quick but effective exercises who is a trainer on Tata Sky Fitness to practice from the comfort of your homes.

You canpractice the below exercises in different permutations and combinations to get the most of your workouts.

It is also very important for you to have a balanced eating plan while you engage in these strenuous exercises to avoid fatigue or overt exertion to your body.

Jumping jacks or high knees

Either of these movements are very good cardio choices to add into your daily routine or even just by themselves as a warm up exercise for every day.

These exercises engage your core and strengthen the muscles in your legs, gets your heart rate up and improves coordination and flexibility.

If you have a history of joint issues or muscle injuries, consult a doctor before beginning the routine.

Push ups

Push ups are one of the best and most effective upper body strengthening and toning exercises for arms, chest and shoulders.

These can be done in a lot of different waysto make your workout more fun and challenging.

Once you have mastered the standard push up you can try more challenging styles like one-armed push up, knuckle push-up, clap push-up or an elevated push-up.

Squats and lunges

Two of the most effective lower body exercises for strengthening and toning of the thighs are hamstrings and glutes.

Squats and lunges can be done in numerous ways to get rid of the monotonous training routines, like jump squats and one-legged squats.

Burpees

A complete body exercise, Burpees work not only on the strength but also on the cardio and endurance of the body.

Burpees help you to burn fat and to rev up your metabolism.They are your best option to get in shape quickly whether you are training for a marathon, hiking or just to look good!

Sit ups, v-ups, planks, leg raises

You can have a complete core workout with these four movements.These exercises involve your abdominal muscles and work on your core.

They are a great option for a good posture as well as to help you get those six pack abs and flat mid-section you have always wanted.