Full-body workout using water bottles as weights
No gym contract, no problem. Get a full-body workout from the comfort of your living room using bottles of water.
How are those fitness and weight loss goals looking one quarter into the new year?
If the 'new year, new me' mantra isn't going according to plan, don't sweat it because getting back up after falling off the wagon is the best thing you can do for your physical well-being.
'Get Fit' is at the top of just about every New Year's Resolutions list, but studies have shown that less than 10% of people actually stick to the goal, while 80% have abandoned it completely by March.
One of the main reasons fitness goals fail is that people set their targets too high in January after doing little to no exercise in the months leading up to it.
Before rushing to sign a gym contract, start working out at home to test your discipline. Set a weekly goal and see if you can stick to the routine for at 1-2 months.
You don't need fancy equipment to get started on your fitness goals - all you need is a pair of trainers, leggings and a few water bottles.
South African model and businesswoman Shashi Naidoo recently shared a full-body workout that you can do at home with water bottles.
Naidoo takes good care of her body and exercises regularly. In January 2025, she revealed that she lost 9kg in three months
This time around, the former 'Generations' actress is teaming up with fitness trainer Tristan Fincham for the ultimate home full-body workout.
"This is a really fun full-body workout! Whether you hit the gym with dumbbells or grab some water bottles to do it at home!
This is a simple but effective workout that will take about half an hour. no matter where you are," she said on Instagram.
The routine includes six exercises, 15 reps, and five rounds with a one-minute rest between rounds.
#1 - 15 RDLS (Romanian Deadlifts): Works your hamstrings and glutes. It will help build lower-body muscle strength and strengthen your core. According to Healthline, "Romanian deadlifts may also put less pressure on your lower back than traditional deadlifts, making them ideal for people with back pain."
#2 - 15 Bent-over rows: Tones your upper back and arms while also supporting good posture.
#3 - 15 squat and press: Strengthens muscles and boosts calorie burn.
#4 - 15 reverse lunges on each side: Works quads, glutes, and hamstrings.
#5 - 15 squat pulses: Boosts muscular endurance and assists with muscle gain.
#6 - 15 weighted straight Leg raises: Builds core strength, improves balance and flexibility.
Grab a 5L bottle of water and start working on your fitness in the comfort of your living room.
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