What are the benefits of regular exercise?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

What are some time-saving and efficient at-home fitness routines or physical activities that I can fit into my daily schedule as a working mother with limited time for gym visits to maintain my health and well-being?

Kindly help.

Answered by Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query. I can understand your concern.

Start slowly if you are new to workouts. Regular aerobics exercises such as jogging, swimming, and cycling can be incorporated to get you started. Build fundamental endurance before moving on to more detailed ones. Each sort of exercise has its own set of benefits, such as cardio for heart health, weight training for weight reduction or muscle growth, or simply maintaining the body, which we cannot do every day because the body needs time to recuperate and rest.

I suggest you follow these guidelines:

Get up and stretch yourself every 45 minutes to one hour, as sitting for long can be damaging to our posture. At work, walk the length of the office every hour or two to keep your back happy, your muscles supple, and your blood circulating. Indulge in some deep breathing exercises, as it will help you keep calm or even put you to sleep. Practicing some pranayam can surely help here. Plan your week so that your traveling time becomes your rest day. Use the long corridors and long waits for a quick brisk walk in airports or stations. Take stairs rather than escalators. After all, you have to sit for hours for work, so make the most of the time you have while you wait at the station. If you are using a car, then park your car away from the destination and try to walk. Plan your time out from work and spend time with your child if you are stressed about work and plan your day so you can do a work-life balance like doing meal prep, prefix day for self-care or child's appointments, or as simple as grocery shopping.

After 15 days of being active, start with a small home-based workout like five-minute spot jogging, five minutes of stretching, five minutes of brisk walking, two-minute leg raises, five-minute push-ups, etc. Then, gradually go to adding weights, etc.

Take care.

Thank you.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 1, 2024
Reviewed At July 1, 2024

Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

Diploma in Dieticians and Applied Sciences

Professional Bio:

Miss Bhanushali Sonali Suresh Tara is an experienced Dietitian and Fitness Specialist with eleven years of clinical experience. She holds a Diplomate in Dietetics and Applied Sciences from The University of Mumbai. Currently, she practices at Bhanushali Clinic, a well-known healthcare facility located in Pune, Maharashtra. Miss Bhanushali specializes in providing personalized diet plans tailored to meet the unique nutritional needs and medical conditions of her patients. With her expertise in dietetics and applied sciences, she offers valuable guidance and support to individuals seeking to improve their overall health and well-being through proper nutrition and fitness. Her diet charts are designed to ensure that patients receive the necessary nutrients while taking into account their specific dietary requirements and health goals. Miss Bhanushali is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal health through balanced nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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