Gear up and get fit at home
23.09.11
Exercise, it's critical that you use the right accessories, though that does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money.
Vivek Narayanan, 23, who works in an ad agency, has set up a mini weight-training centre in his Vasai home. "I had enrolled myself in a gym near my office, but I was irregular," said Narayanan. "Now I work out four to five times a week."
Narayanan has installed a shoulder bar and chest bar in his room along with weight plates that weigh up to 52 kg. He also has dumbbells. Narayanan bought the equipment for Rs 2,500, a discount offer on ebay, the shopping website.
"Apart from wearing comfortable clothes such as track pants, I also wear gloves when I lift weights," he said. He advises that anyone who lifts heavy weights use a weight-lifting belt to support the back.
Fitness experts suggest that if you do floor exercises and yoga, use mats as they provide good support and give your back a firmer grip.
If you want to do cardio workouts at home, use a stationary cycle. For people with arthritis, this low-intensity workout is an excellent option because the legs don't come into forced contact with the ground.
Source: Hindustan Times