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Ways To Exercise At Home: The National Capital is continuously battling with severe air quality and pollution levels. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded AQI in the ‘Severe’ category for the fourth consecutive day. A thick layer of haze engulfed Delhi-NCR and its surrounding areas as the air quality remained in the severe category.

The senior lung specialist from Medanta, Arvind Kumar said while speaking to ANI news that, “All age groups are adversely affected by air pollution. You might wonder how an unborn child is affected because that child is not breathing. When the child's mother is breathing, the toxins go to her lungs; through the lungs, they go into the blood; and through the placenta, they reach the child, and the foetus, and cause damage. When the child is born, they start breathing the same air. Our air quality is around 450–500, which is equal to about 25–30 cigarettes in terms of damage to the body.”

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If you are someone who never misses out on his/her fitness routine, here are some easy ways to practise exercises indoors and protect yourself from the harmful effects of air pollution.

1. Choose A Location

Selecting the area in your home where you can exercise is important. Choose an area which provides you with the opportunity to sit often, and has a television. Watching workout sessions on television will inspire you to work out and create an efficient environment.

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2. Buy Necessities

If you are working out at your home for the first time, you may need to invest in some workout necessities. You just need to buy the essentials including an exercise or yoga mat, resistance bands, dumbbells and a stability ball.

Protect yourself from depleting air quality by practising indoor exercises (Image Credits: Canva)

3. Add Comfort

To avoid going out, add comfort to your workout area. For example, make a workout playlist for yourself or download an audiobook to enhance your fitness experience.

4. Set Time

When you work out at home, you can easily be disturbed by distractions. Therefore, dedicating a particular time to your workout sessions is important and you may need to keep in mind to make no compromise to your fitness routine. Find a time that suits you best, either morning or evening and dedicate yourself to it.

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5. Add Breathing Exercises

With escalating air pollution in the city, it is crucial to include breathing exercises in your routine to detoxify your lungs. From pursed lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing, to equal breathing and alternate nostril breathing, you can include a variety of breathing exercises in your routine.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)

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