Work out to eat out, (or in if you’re in tier three!!)

My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the heck she is.

Ellen DeGeneres

If like me, your exercise regime has slipped a little and either your gym is still closed and classes have been postponed, or it’s just too bloody wet, miserable and cold for outdoor exercise, here's a few simple exercises, which if you keep them up, will give you a fabulous excuse to indulge a little over the festive period!

Stationary Sprinter

A Great Cardio exercise, (very similar to high knee jogging) to up the heart rate and burn calories. All you need to do is just stand in one place and fast jog for 60 seconds at a stretch. I like to start an exercise session with this as it really gets the heart going! Do 3 sets of 60 secs each!

Superman Pose

A simple exercise that works fantastically on the core, lower back and Glute muscles Begin with lying in the prone position, with your arms stretched, raise your hands and legs 4-5 inches above the ground, hold for 10-15secs, then come back to the beginner position. Repeat the procedure for 3-5 reps.

Push-Ups

Start with lying down in a prone position. Place your arms with your palms facing the floor shoulder-width apart. Bend elbows and Upper body to do a Push-up. Repeat the push-ups for 10-12 reps. Do at least 3 sets of 10-12 reps each. This exercise works brilliantly to tone and strengthens the Chest (Pectoralis Major), Triceps and Shoulder muscles.

Squats

Begin with a standing position, torso upright. Keep your feet hip-width apart. Bend down as if you are sitting on a chair with your arms extended. Do the exercise for 15-20 reps. Repeat it for 3-5sets of 15-20 reps each.

Crunches

No exercise routine is complete without a crunch! Begin the exercise in a supine position, with your knees bent in a 90-degree angle and feet firmly on the floor. Place your hands behind your head so that the thumbs are behind your ears. Curl the upper body up, to crunch your abdomen. Repeat it for 15-20 reps. Try to do 3 sets of 15-20 reps each. This is one of the best and simple exercises to help in toning the abdominal muscles.

I've tried to suggest some exercises that don't need much space, you don't need any equipment, although I do use a yoga mat, and exercises that don't take very long, a set of these takes me about twenty minutes to half an hour depending on the number of reps I do. So if you want some festive guilt free indulgence give these simple exercises a go!

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