Working from home now becomes a common thing. Many freelancers use their homes as offices. Moreover, during the Covid-19 pandemic, many activities outside the home are restricted and regulated by regional and government regulations.

Can't be healthy because you are just staying at home? Of course not! Doing physical activities to keep the body fit, can be done at home. Being healthy all the time, that's what everyone should declare. Not just maintaining a nutritious diet, but doing regular exercise will support it.

Sports activities do not have to be strenuous and outside the house. Maintaining the vitality of the body through light and routine movements at home is enough to answer the need for limb movement to remain flexible, and not become stiff due to staying at home.

Do you want to keep your body healthy? Let’s, take a look at these 11 light exercise movements that you can easily do at home!

Sit-to-Stand Exercise

The movement that is easy to do is sit-to-stand, simple because it only uses a chair as a tool. Sitting for 3 seconds, then standing for the same length of time.

Sit in an upright position and then stand up, repeat for up to 5 minutes. Looking straight ahead, this movement helps to breathe exercises while strengthening the leg muscles.

Wall Sit

Stand straight with your back against the wall. Slowly lower until your knees are bent as if you were sitting and your back is still against the wall, hold for 3 seconds.

Repeat the movement 15-20 times, this movement trains the abdominal muscles and lower body.

Ups and down

Up and down movements can be done on floors of different heights or with a short chair as a tool. You don't have to build a 2-story house to do this movement.

Feet tread the stairs up and down as usual alternately. Start slowly and then increase the speed as it progresses. This movement helps train the leg muscles.

Sit Ups

This movement can be done without tools, lying down and legs bent, and feet close to the floor. Cross your arms in front of your chest, and slowly get up until your body is perpendicular to the floor.

Hold for 1.5 seconds then return to the starting position, but your back doesn't touch the floor, and get up. Repeat the movement 20-35 times for 5-7 minutes.

This movement helps strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Push Ups

The movement begins with the body prone position and the palms of both hands are close to the floor to support the body. Lift your body with both hands pushing the floor down and keep your feet flat on the floor.

Return to the starting position, and repeat the movement 20-35 times for 5-7 minutes. This movement trains the muscles of the chest, arms, shoulders, and abdomen.

Squat

The initial movement is a standing position with your feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly lower into a squat position, holding the position when you reach a 90-degree angle.

Return to standing, and repeat 30-35 times. This movement helps to shrink and train the muscles of the thighs, hips, and back.

Bridge

The position of the body lying on your back, hands by your side, and legs bent. Slowly, lift your hips and hold for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.

Repeat the movement 20-25 times to help work your hips and thighs, and also tone your buttocks.

Cardio Sports

Taking special time for sweating can use tools at home such as using a treadmill, stationary bike, or skipping.

Gymnastics

Exercise at home can be done with gymnastics, either aerobics or Zumba. There are many YouTube videos that you can follow according to your age or the type of exercise you want.

Yoga

Yoga movements are carried out by prioritizing balance and body flexibility. Yoga movements help calm the mind, relieve stress, and relax the muscles of the body.

Choose the type of exercise according to your home conditions, and make sure you do your physical activities regularly to stay fit and healthy.