The Perfect Use Of Time During Self-Quarantine; Celebs Show Us How To Stay In Shape With Home Workouts
All over the world, governments and health ministries are trying their best to encourage people to stay at home. Certain highly-affected areas are locked down as well. While some of us are dreading this time because we cannot step out to hang out with our friends, watch movies, party and enjoy some pub time, it is for our benefit. The COVID19 pandemic is spreading like wildfire throughout the globe and authorities are taking great measures to keep its citizens safe. Currently, India is reported to have more than 415 cases and 7 deaths (1). Italy has the highest mortality rate so far with more than 700 deaths being reported per day. It is indeed a scary time for people everywhere and it is best to obey the rules that have been set forth by the authorities.
However, during this time of quarantine, the best thing to do is to take advantage of the extra hours you have every day because you are under house arrest. The time you save during your commute and the extra time you spend to get dressed in the morning to leave to work can all be put into productive use and these celebs show you exactly how. Remember your biggest excuse to not workout? That’s right, it’s always about not having enough time. Well, here’s your chance to make use of the extra time given to you. The best part is, you do not have to step out of your home. Let’s look at these stars who inspire us to stay in shape during the time of social distancing.
- Shilpa Shetty
Not a stranger to advocating fitness and overall health, Shilpa Shetty Kundra shows us how to make use of different parts of our house to stay fit. Who says you need to use the gym? Recently, the gorgeous diva took to Instagram to show us a way to use our stairs to workout. She posted a video and wrote a motivational caption. In the video, Shilpa says that it’s the best time to strengthen our immunity and fight the coronavirus. She urges everyone to workout at least 4 times a week. Here’s the video:
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- Katrina Kaif
The London diva of Bollywood, Katrina Kaif is an actress with ever-glowing skin. The secret to her skin is her everyday workout routine. The actress came forward to encourage her fans to workout during this time of quarantine, despite gyms being closed. Katrina spoke about the impact working out has during times like these which releases endorphins that your body needs to deal with the fear, stress, and anxiety that comes with such a pandemic. She shared a series of videos on her Instagram handle showing her fans different workouts that can be done in the comfort of your own home. The New York actress shared workout variations of squats, lunges, situps, pushups, planks and mountain climbers. Check out the series here:
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- Jacqueline Fernandez
Not a fan of gym workout or high-level cardio? No problem because the gorgeous former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez shows us how we can practice yoga at home during the outbreak of coronavirus. So what if we are under lockdown? Jacqueline took to Instagram to share with her fans the importance of stretching and yoga. In a series of three posts, she shows us different stretches that will engage your body and leave you feeling refreshed. Take a look at the video here:
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- Malaika Arora
Sometimes known as the flag bearer of fitness, Malaika Arora’s fitness regime is hard to miss. The actress maintains a healthy diet and takes care of her body. She is an advocate of yoga and often speaks about how beneficial it is to her. Malaika shared a throwback video on her Instagram handle where she is teaching her followers the Surya namaskar sequence. She stressed the importance of incorporating a fitness routine in daily life and how it helps people overcome stress, anxiety, and fear.
- Urvashi Rautela
The model-turned-actress, Urvashi Rautela shares an inspiring video that induces excitement and motivation among fans. While practicing social distancing, why not practice the back walkover too? Urvashi shares a video on her Instagram doing a combination of exercises and explains it in her caption. She wrote, “Practicing self-quarantine doing #BACKWALKOVER (CHAKRASANA+BACKBONE+URDHVA DHANURASANA) indoors! To my 24M family & loved ones, I’d like to encourage all of you to workout indoors amidst the Coronavirus health scare.” Check out the super cool video here:
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These divas show us how to be productive and use this time of self-quarantine judiciously. When all this subsides and things go back to normal, we would instantly go back to our busy lives. Hence, this is the perfect time to get fit. What’s your favorite workout routine from this list? Which workout routine are you going to follow from our list? Let us know in the comments below.
