Megan’s Easy Toning Moves For Staying In Shape!

June 6, 2021

Are you tired of the walk & runs, or is covid scaring you to get out of your homes? Are you tired of paying so much to your gym & still not getting the wanted results?

I have brought you this fun anywhere to do exercises! These exercises are a package which will work for every body-part of yours. They are easy and can be done by beginners as well. 

Just keep in mind to do it correctly. Not sure if you can do the exercises correctly by yourselves? I have listed down points after researching the areas where people tend to make mistakes.

Lunges

Lunges

Lunges build strength & tone your body. They improve your posture & shapes your body. They work the core, butt, and legs. 

Reverse Lunge & Side Lunge are two forms of Lunges where you work specific muscles. If you want to add mobility to your workouts, you should consider spider lunge & jumping lunge.

Things to keep in mind while working lunges – 

  • Knees bent at 90 degrees
  • The body should be in a straight line
  • Look straight
  • The knee which is forward should be above the ankle
  • Breathe constantly

Pushups

Pushups

Pushups help in building upper body strength. They can also strengthen the lower back & the core. It stretches the muscles when done correctly. They work the triceps, pectoral muscles, and shoulders. 

If you want to add mobility to your workouts, then a walk-out pushup is a good option.

Things to keep in mind while doing a pushup – 

  • Place your hands a little bit wider than your shoulder
  • Place your feet as wide as your hips
  • Look ahead. Chin should touch the floor first
  • Elbows should be closer to your body
  • Tighten your core
  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Breathe constantly

Squats

Squats

Squats strengthen the core & the lower body. They work the legs, including the quadriceps, calves, and hamstrings.

Side squat is a squat variant that focuses on a different set of muscles. If you prefer to move while working out instead of holding positions, consider Squat Jump a good option.

Things to keep in mind while doing a squat – 

  • Place your feet as wide as your shoulder
  • Keep your back straight
  • Tighten your core
  • Touch your entire feet to the ground
  • Look ahead
  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Breathe constantly

Planks

Plank

Planks improve body balance & posture. They improve flexibility & metabolism. They work the spine, shoulder bones, pelvic, and joints.

Side planks are one of the variants of planks. Scissor planks, Plank Taps are perfect if you want to add movement to your workouts.

Things to keep in mind while doing a plank – 

  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Tighten your core
  • Place your hands as wide as your shoulder
  • Place your feet as wide as your hips
  • Breathe constantly

Single-leg Deadlifts

Single-leg-deadlifts

Single-leg deadlifts strengthen your butt muscles & improve your balance. They build up your lower body. They work the hamstrings and glutes.

Things to keep in mind while doing a single leg deadlift – 

  • Tighten your core
  • Lower your torso as much as you can
  • Keep your knee bent
  • Do not hunch your shoulders
  • Breathe constantly

Burpees

Burpees

Burpees improve blood flow & make your heart & lungs stronger. They work the arms, back, chest, core, glutes, and legs.

Push-Up Burpee, Superman Burpee, Side Burpee, and Superman Burpee are some of the variations in burpees that will level up the workouts & make them fun.

Things to keep in mind while doing a burpee – 

  • Maintain a constant pace
  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Take your legs back before your hands touch the ground
  • Breathe constantly

Hip Bridge

Hip-Bridge

Hip bridges increase core stability and improve your lower back and hip strength. They work the hamstrings, lower back, abs, in addition to the glutes.

Things to keep in mind while doing a hip bridge – 

  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Tighten your core
  • Squeeze the glutes
  • Breathe constantly

Jumping Jacks

Jumping-Jacks

Jumping jacks are mostly made fun of, but they work full-body, strengthen bones, and improve cardiovascular fitness and heart health.

Things to keep in mind while doing jumping jacks – 

  • Maintain a constant pace
  • Stay straight
  • Not necessary to clap
  • Tighten your core
  • Breathe constantly

Single-leg Bridge

Single-leg Bridge

A Single-leg bridge strengthens the core. They work the abs, butt, hamstrings, and thighs. They counter the time spent sitting.

Things to keep in mind while doing a single-leg bridge –

  • Keep your palms down
  • Tighten your core
  • Keep your body in a line. Do not form a curve or a mountain
  • Breathe constantly

Bicycle Crunches

Crunches

Bicycle Crunches improve coordination. They strengthen the core & the rotation activates your obliques. They work the abdominal muscle, hips, and obliques.

Things to keep in mind while doing a single-leg bridge – 

  • Keep your back flat
  • Do not pull your head forward
  • Tighten your core
  • Breathe constantly

These exercises are suitable for all body types. They don’t even require equipment. Not even extra space is needed.

Why are you waiting? I have made your task easier for you. Get up & start working on yourself, for yourself.

Try and follow this – 2 to 3 sets of 10 – 15 reps according to your muscle strength & capability. Keep increasing the reps & sets as you keep working out.

Do drop in a comment if you feel this helped you out! Share some exercises that have worked out for you & helped you tone your body.

XOXO Megan

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